Hundreds celebrate MLK Jr. Day in Seattle

MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
But plenty of activities will honor King, who gained global fame for his nonviolent approach to civil rights and social justice. In Atlanta, the King Center has been sponsoring two weeks of events with the theme "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom,
Johnson celebrates MLK Jr. Day with family fun
Jenna’s Promise hosted its fourth annual Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday, joining partners from Laraway Youth and Family Services and Healthy Lamoille Valley.
On a day to celebrate MLK’s dream, Trump nightmare returns
Since the U.S. first began observing a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in 1986, the day has overlapped with a public presidential inauguration three times: Bill Clinton in 1997, Barack Obama in 2013 and Monday,
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is just as much a Detroit holiday ... Four days after his assassination, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, introduced a bill in the Congress to recognize King’s ...
Hundreds celebrate MLK Jr. Day in Seattle as Trump retakes office
Hundreds gathered Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Seattle's Garfield High School, with an annual march planned for the afternoon.
39th MLK Day sees public service events, celebrations across U.S.
The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both ...
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil ...
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MLK Day Service 2025: How to watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...
Is There Trash Pickup on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align. The last time the two dates ...
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Battle for MLK Day remembered in Weirton
On a day established to honor the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., those gathered at the Dunbar Recreation ...
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Choosing to honor service: I don’t think they’ll miss me
Congressman Kweisi Mfume reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of service. Learn more about ...
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MLK Luncheon: Keeping the Legacy Alive with Faith, Love, and Action
The Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA) and Comets Activity Board is hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Inaugural Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cutler ...