Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January. This year, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, January 20. RELATED:MLK Parade 2024 Recap (Video) Also See:Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Son, Has Sadly Passed Away At 62 […]
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During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches, as well as musical performances.
The 93-year-old activist was honored Thursday for his work in civil rights at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tennessee.