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Here's a list of service events, celebrations and parades in the DMV for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the legacy of the American civil rights icon, is this month. Here's what you should know.
Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20 this year. Since 1965, federal employees in the Washington, D.C., area are entitled to a holiday on the day a president is ...
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a look back at 15 of his most powerful quotes, including the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech and more.
8 Events to Celebrate MLK Day in the DC Area Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with events and volunteer projects this month.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. waved to supporters during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the ...
In Focus: Martin Luther King Jr. Day In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on American society remains immeasurable. As a transformative leader in the civil rights movement, his advocacy for justice, equality, and nonviolence reshaped the ...
Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.
Trump made a reference to Martin Luther King Jr. during his speech following his swearing into the office of the presidency. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.