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The NBA will feature eight games throughout the day to celebrate 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The league typically has a series of games during the holiday, and the slate begins at noon ET this year.
Professional basketball has long evoked the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bill Russell stood with the civil rights leader during the March on Washington, while Oscar Robertson helped organize a memorial game for King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the wake of his assassination.
Government offices are closed for the holiday, while several museums offer free entry and special programming to honor the civil rights leader.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NBA honors Dr. King’s enduring legacy through community-focused initiatives and thought-provoking reflections. The day is both a celebration of his vision and a call to action, reminding all of the work still needed to achieve equality and justice.
The Golden State Warriors discuss Dr. Kings diligence in wanting to see a better life by different races coming together. The Knicks take a moment to recognize the legacy and impact that Dr. King has left on many people by fighting for people who could not fight for themselves.
Martin Luther King Day will see the NBA honor one of the most significant figures in American history with eight games to celebrate the Civil Rights activist. But who is playing an
The NFL community took to social media on Monday to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day.
(WJW) – Northeast Ohioans are celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with various events across the area. The Greater Clevland Aquarium and United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland are ...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is hopeful he’ll play in Monday’s game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing last two games with left ankle sprain. “As long as I can move like Brad,