Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. at the podium, speaking at Washington DC

Today in the United States we honor and commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., – the civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and 1964 Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

His speeches, protests, and writings brought attention to injustice and poverty in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Continue reading Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrating and Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in dark suit, with white shirt and tie.

Today Americans will celebrate and honor the work and service of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Observed the third Monday of January, this year marks the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday in the United States. Continue reading Celebrating and Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., Day

For people in the United States today, celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day to honor the life and work of the civil rights leader with a day of service to their community. Thousands of people of all ages will join together in National Day of Service projects around the country, working together… Continue reading Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., Day