Jan 17, 2025 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Monday, January 20 marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day across America, and Memphis is the home of a number of special events dedicated to the civil rights icon. The National Civil Rights Museum will have …

Jan 13, 2025 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on Monday, January 20th, 2025. It's a chance to reflect, honor, and celebrate Dr. King's legacy on the date of his birthday. 2025 would have been his 96th birthday. Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025 in Memphis.

Volunteer Memphis 2024 MLK Days of Service is a week-long service event encouraging the City of Memphis to Care Like King. This year MLK Days of Service will take place between January 11 thought January 15, with a special event planned for January 24, 2024.

Jan 15, 2025 · Hosted by the Memphis chapter of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based human-rights nonprofit founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration" will be ...

Jan 11, 2024 · As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, Memphis and beyond reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and contributions to both our city and society as a whole. Our city is a key part of the Civil Rights Movement, with many museums, galleries, and more telling Dr. King’s story plus that of the many Memphians who were at the center of the movement.

January 17th Kickoff Event, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Benjamin L. Hooks Library. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday is a perfect opportunity for Memphians to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service.

Jan 9, 2024 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. may not have been a Memphian, but he cared for those in this city as if he were. Whether you use the day to reflect on the lessons he left us, or to support your city through service, MLK Day serves as a great day to commemorate his call to action.

Jan 17, 2025 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Monday, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the National Civil Rights Museum will host a daylong celebration dedicated to the legacy of Dr. King.

Jan 19, 2025 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -As Martin Luther King Jr. day approaches different events are popping up around the Bluff City to honor Dr. King and his everlasting legacy. Volunteer Memphis hosted the “MLK Health and Wellness Day” to …

Dozens of people gathered on the lawn of the National Civil Rights Museum to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 54th anniversary of his death Apr. 4, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian) There are multiple ways Memphis-area groups …