Edward Parker, center, holds a megaphone as he talks in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans for a MLK Day ceremony on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Friday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. - MLK Choral Concert at the University of New Orleans’ Sen. Ted Hickey Ballroom Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Prayer and Peace Walk in the Central City ...

T he City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission, has announced an exciting lineup of events for January 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin ...

Here’s a look at the MLK Day celebrations and commemorations taking place in and around New Orleans: Saturday, Jan. 13. MLK Day of Service – The Tricentennial Volunteer Challenge — 300,000 ...

New Orleans Public Library Celebration, noon, main library, 219 Loyola Ave. Friday Community youth “Dare to Dream” concert, 7 p.m., Faith Bible Church, 1148 N ...

The City of New Orleans has canceled a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade scheduled for next week due to winter weather. The MLK Parade and March was scheduled for Monday. Due to concerns for snow ...

NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, the country will observe its 34th national Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the life and legacy of the United States’ most prominent figure in the fight for civil ...

New Orleans MLK Day Shooting: Five teens shot, injuries not life-threatening, police say. By Crimesider Staff. January 21, 2013 / 4:29 PM EST ...

Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day recognizing the life and legacy of the world-renowned civil rights leader. Organizations around New Orleans are celebrating the occasion with ...

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans, in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission, has announced an exciting lineup of events for January 2025 to honor the life and ...

A series of events honoring the life of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. begins Tuesday with a march and wreath-laying ceremony.King would have been 84 years old Tuesday. People in New ...

New Orleans Saints players Jameis Winston, Cam Jordan, and Juwan Johnson share their thoughts on how we can honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in our daily lives.