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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Celebrate with these events in New Orleans
Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day recognizing the life and legacy of the world-renowned civil rights leader. Organizations around New Orleans are celebrating the occasion with free museum admission,
March, art exhibits and more planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New Orleans
New Orleans joins the rest of the country this weekend in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Why it matters: New Orleans was one of the first major cities to host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Monday, and more happenings at New Orleans museums
hearse that carried the remains of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, February 14, 2022, at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, La. The Carrying on the Dream exhibit features the hearse and other artifacts from the civil rights movement. It will be on display at Blackham Coliseum through Feb. 19.
Are banks, post offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See what's closed Monday
Before you do, take a look at which facilities plan to be closed for the holiday. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always the third Monday in January. This year, that falls on Monday, Jan. 20. Yes, Martin Luther King Jr.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses remain open. Here's what to know.
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Editorial: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message more timely than ever
King’s language lives most durably, of course, in his “I Have a Dream” speech, recited so routinely each Martin Luther King Day that it’s become something of a civic liturgy, the words sometimes mouthed without real awareness or reflection.
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It also happens to be Inauguration Day, which is always held on January 20th per the U.S. Constitution. The two typically don’t coincide,
MLK Day kicks off at King’s Atlanta congregation with daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Bernice King said anti-woke rhetoric is being used to divide and distract people from real issues of injustice.
New Orleans MLK Parade and March canceled due to winter weather
The City of New Orleans has canceled a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for next week due to winter weather. The ...
New Orleans, Jefferson Parish MLK parades cancelled amid rare winter storm threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Officials in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have canceled annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. implored Black people to fight segregation in New Orleans speech
Built as a venue for wrestling and boxing matches, the Coliseum Arena was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s first speech ...
Jefferson Parish MLK Day parade and banquet canceled due to winter weather
The Jefferson Parish Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade has been canceled due to winter weather. The parade was scheduled for ...
Snow covers New Orleans as winter storm slams parts of the South
Video captured snow covering the French Quarter and the historic Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as a winter storm ...
Impact of winter weather on local schools and MLK events
With incoming severe winter weather expected, many schools throughout southeastern Louisiana, as well as events planned for ...
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How do we talk about race? UW professor joins KIRO Newsradio amid MLK Day
News" hosted Dr. Ralina Joseph, a professor at the University of Washington, on MLK Day to discuss how we talk about race.