Did you know Monday, January 19, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day?
Also known as MLK Day, the US national holiday held the third Monday of January honors the work and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Today marks the 36th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day, a national holiday to honor the work and service of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each third Monday of January, celebrations are held throughout the United States Americans honoring King’s legacy through events and days of service to others.
Given the COVID pandemic, most events and options to volunteer have been moved online.
In our southeast Michigan, I found dozens of events happening today.
Continue reading Four Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today we commemorate the 92nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK Day), a national day of service in the United States to honor the life and work of the civil rights leader.
My first memory of participating in a local MLK Day event dates back over 20 years ago, when I joined dozens of other Habitat for Humanity volunteers inside a warehouse on Detroit’s east side. Continue reading Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Quotes to Live By