Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today, 15th January, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – falling on the third Monday of January. This isn’t just a day off work for many folks in the US; it’s a celebration of an extraordinary civil rights leader, and a reflection of King’s passionate fight for equality against the harsh realities of the Jim Crow era. His death, though a huge loss, became a powerful catalyst in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.
 

Today honours Martin Luther King Jr’s relentless crusade for the rights of African Americans. And who can forget his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech? Delivered in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial, it’s a masterpiece of rhetoric that still resonates. US communities come alive with educational talks, volunteering activities, and events, igniting a continued commitment to King’s dream of a world where everyone is treated equally, keeping his spirit of peaceful change alive.
 

Relevant Hashtags:  #MLKDay #IHaveADream 

Learn More:  www.thekingcenter.org

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