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    Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Wikipedia

    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., and often referred to shorthand as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and stat… See more

    Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    TypeFederal
    DateThird Monday in January
    History

    The idea of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday was promoted by labor unions in contract negotiations. After King's death, Representative John Conyers (a Democrat from Michigan) and Senator Edward Brooke (a Republic… See more

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    While all states now observe the holiday, some did not name the day after King. For example, in New Hampshire, the holiday was known as "Civil Rights Day" until 1999, when the State Legislature voted to change the name o… See more

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    3 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a holiday in the United States honouring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent resistance against racial segregation.

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    It’s Inauguration Day. I choose to honor MLK Jr. instead | Opinion
    It's an easy decision for me. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors service, not self-gratification.
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    Trump's inauguration overlaps with MLK Day in rare occurrence
    President-elect Trump's Jan. 20 swearing-in will be one of the few inaugurations to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Why it matters: Trump's second inauguration is only the third to take place on the federal holiday. Former President Bill Clinton's 1997 inauguration was the first, and former President Barack Obama's 2013 ceremony was the second. (Obama took his oath that year using a Bible that belonged to King.) The big picture: While...
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    BALTIMORE — At about the same time Monday that President-elect Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address, the poet Unique Robinson is scheduled to emcee an afternoon of performances celebrating the legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., plans to serve meals at the Our Daily Bread food kitchen, while Baltimore County NAACP President ...
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    Lt. Greg Willett with the Wilmington Police Department says it’s not anything people should worry about.
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    MLK's daughter urges Americans not to tune out Trump's inauguration
    The daughter of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is telling Americans to "pay attention" to the words of President-elect Trump during his inauguration and also honor her father's birthday. Why it matters: The inauguration and MLK Day fall on the same date in January, creating anxiety among many Black Americans who strongly opposed Trump amid his repeated use of bigoted language during his campaign. The big picture: Some...
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    The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Learn how a 15-year battle led to the federal holiday honoring civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how to celebrate it with service and culture. Explore the museum's website for volunteer opportunities and events related …

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    In the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January. The day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader in the American civil rights …

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