Honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18, 2021, is the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Learn about how you can serve your community and honor the life of Dr. King.
MLK Day Legacy
Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis remembers meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the first time. Congressman Lewis reminds us of Dr. King's legacy of service and urges all Americans to on...
Civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and asks Americans to consider what they can do to help those in need on MLK Day and beyond.
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