Long Struggle to Establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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.
For Delaware pastor, reciting Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches is "a spiritual movement"
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
Here are 11 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year in Louisville
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by participating in any of these 11 events around Louisville for MLK Day.
Things to do around Metro Detroit during Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
Stand-up comic Ryan Davis tours all over the country, and this weekend we’ve got him headlining the Comedy Castle. You may have seen him on HBO’s “All Def Comedy,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” or the show “Insecure.” 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Fri. and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sat. $30. 310 S. Troy, Royal Oak. (248) 542-9900. Comedycastle.com.
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston, from parades to MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday
Evanston plans Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events to honor renowned leader
January 19 is a day dedicated to the memory of the late Baptist minister, activist, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations honoring King are held throughout Evanston
How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sonoma, Napa counties
The holiday is the only federally-designated day of service. People are encouraged to participate in a “day of action” and spend the day doing something charitable to uplift their communities.
In-depth: Local Martin Luther King Jr. day events
In-depth with Pastor Kenneth Simon from New Bethel Baptist Church on local Martin Luther King Jr. day events in, Ohio
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Events celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. started this week throughout the region, ahead of Monday’s national recognition of his legacy. A free Community Unity Dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.

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Law firm King & Spalding taps ex-Biden officials in string of new hires
King & Spalding on Wednesday said it has hired the former head of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's policy office, the ...
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Hill previews his first standalone novel in 9 years, 'King Sorrow'
Hill tells TODAY.com that his intention with “King Sorrow” was to write a book that “ran hard.” He says it’s “as scary and ...
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King Kaka Shares List of Impressive Income Sources: "I Love Business"
Rapper King Kaka admitted that he loves doing business, and shared some of his income sources. The entrepreneur also shared ...
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King cake of the day: A new New Orleans bakery is offering king cakes from this Hammond shop
No need to drive to Hammond to get Candlestick Bakery king cakes in New Orleans. This new bakery is supplying them.
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Documentary captures 1960s visits to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film is focused on visits in 1964 and 1967, and how Coloradans responded when the civil rights leader was slain.
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King cake of the day: This kumquat curd and raspberry king cake is hard to get but worth it
Maru Bread Co.'s local kumquat curd and raspberry king cake has a fresh, fluffy base with layers of bright kumquat curd and a ...