Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"Marading" for Martin Luther King Jr. in Denver
Martin Luther King Jr.'s direct connections to Denver may be minimal, yet year after year, the community hosts one of the nation's largest celebrations of his life and legacy. What's happening: The annual Marade — a combination of the words "march" and "parade" — takes place next Monday to mark MLK Day.
Marade shortened to limit outside exposure to bitter cold expected Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Organizers of the annual Marade announced a shortened schedule to limit participants' exposure to the bitterly cold temperatures expected Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We ought to remember this: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
Denver to hold ribbon cutting, re-dedication at Martin Luther King Jr. monument
Last year the MLK Jr. monument in Denver was vandalized, tomorrow the MLK Holiday Commission plans a ribbon cutting and re-dedication.
What stores are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.
Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Martin Luther King Jr. Marade and more
There's a posted "high ticket demand" at Denver Center when Marty McFly is zapped back to the past in a DeLorean in "Back to the Future: The Musical" next Wednesday through Feb. 9 at Buell Theatre. Watch as he flies back to the present to help eccentric scientist Doc Brown. denvercenter.org
Denver’s MLK Jr. monument re-dedicated before Marade
Denver's Martin Luther King Jr. monument was damaged by thieves last year and is now once again whole, just in time for the upcoming MLK Jr. Day.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dear DU community, On January 20, our nation will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. DU recognizes Dr. King with a holiday that allows our community tim
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Long Island
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this year celebrated on Jan. 20, was established as a holiday in 1983 to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. Organizations across Long Island are offering opportunities for learning and service.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to
How to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Greater Lansing
Events celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. started this week throughout the region, ahead of Monday’s national recognition of his legacy. A free Community Unity Dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.
Documentary captures 1960s visits to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film is focused on visits in 1964 and 1967, and how Coloradans responded when the civil rights leader was slain.
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Freezing or Not, Denver's MLK Day Marade to Return on Monday
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Arctic blast to delay Denver’s MLK Day Marade, shorten schedule
It will be 1 degree in Denver at 10 a.m. Monday, when the Marade is now scheduled to start, but it will feel closer to 12 ...
MLK Jr. monument in Denver's City Park rededicated after last year's vandalism, theft
One week ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a group gathered Monday at the MLK Jr. monument in Denver's City Park to rededicate the statue.
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Denver Arctic Cold Front to Bring Sub-Zero Temps
Traffic is expected to be impacted along major highways, with northern Colorado towns even more likely to experience bitter ...