Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo and affect 11 annual events, including Black History Month, which begins Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
Next Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon..
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed on MLK Day
The holiday falls on the third Monday of January. A bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday was introduced on April 8, 1968 — four days after King was assassinated, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
Today is MLK Day – How to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. | VIDEO
MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and legacy.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Will schools be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? What to know about the federal holiday
Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while some private businesses will remain open. Here's what to know.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? What's open and closed for MLK Day 2025
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, since it is a federal holiday and the Federal Reserve will be closed.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pentagon Agency Pauses Holocaust Remembrance Days and Black History Month
The Defense Intelligence Agency notified its employees that the Pentagon agency will not be observing a slew of holidays and heritage months in order to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders,
Martin Luther King III on Trump's inauguration, MLK Day, and the need for a return of civility
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS ...
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MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
Here is more information on how to observe MLK Day — or, more accurately ... human-rights nonprofit founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration" ...
Triad universities team up to hold 'Read-In' event for young children, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Students from Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University volunteered as 'Reading Buddies' for children aged 4 ...