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8 Events to Celebrate MLK Day in the DC Area Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with events and volunteer projects this month.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on American society remains immeasurable. As a transformative leader in the civil rights movement, his advocacy for justice, equality, and nonviolence reshaped the ...
Throughout his life, Martin Luther King Jr. championed civil and human rights across the country, including here in D.C. where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. This year, the ...
On Monday, Jan. 20, residents in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will celebrate civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20, and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the days around the holiday will be packed with opportunities for people to serve and give ...
In Focus: Martin Luther King Jr. Day In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.
The 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade on Saturday rounded out a busy weekend in the District before Monday's presidential inauguration ceremony.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Looking for ways to celebrate and remember the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy? Here are some fun, comedic, musical or delicious events and ways to ...
A civil rights supporter holds a photo of Martin Luther King Jr. as they attend the 60th Anniversary Of The March On Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on August 26, 2023 in Washington, DC.