Tomorrow, January 20, 2025, is a national holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s a look at what’s open, and closed, in the KC metro: Federal and Local Government Entities The federal government will close on Monday,
Two Wichita groups have organized three events to commemorate the life and ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday — Monday, Jan. 20 — that recognizes the civil rights leader’s birthday.
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., people across the metro are coming together to participate in a variety of events aimed at making a difference.
TULSA, Okla. — Monday is the observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Although King was born on Jan. 15, the holiday in honor of him is celebrated the third Monday of January each year. Thousands will use the day to volunteer with various organizations and reflect on king's mission of racial equality.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Members of the King family are reflecting on the legacy of MLK Jr. In doing so, they are promoting the 'Realize the Dream' campaign, which encourages small acts of community service.
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, but they just so happen to fall on the same day this year.
President-elect Donald Trump will sign executive orders Monday rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal
It was 65 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the stage of Memorial Hall on the campus of Bethel College.
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be delivering mail.
Martin Luther King Junior would have turned 96 years old. Each year we celebrate the civil rights trailblazer on January 20th.