Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
A Life,' spoke on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s 'Book of the Day' podcast about Martin Luther King Jr., and noted that MLK didn’t have plans to become a civil rights leader when he joined the Montgomery Bus boycott in 1965.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
Community remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Bakersfield College
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60 years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about civil rights at Worcester temple
Nearly 60 years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made the first of two visits to this city. It was on March 12, 1961, when, at the invitation of Rabbi Joseph Klein, King spoke at the third in a series of four community forums held at Temple Emanuel.
Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know ...
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“This Dude Cannot Be Real”- NBA Fans Put Ja Morant On Blast For Disrespectful Martin Luther King Jr. Post
The Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's lates social media post did not go as planned. He is facing backlash from him fans ...
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Hundreds brave cold to attend annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Victorville
Many braved the cold to participate in Victorville's 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Peace March & ...
NBA on MLK Day 2025: Schedule of games & how to watch
The NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 8 games on Monday, Jan. 20.
Atlanta's safety plan for MLK Day, CFP championship
Atlanta will be a busy place to be over the next week and weekend. Thousands will descend on the city for the College ...