Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the American clergyman, activist, Civil Rights Movement leader, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Remembering the Dream

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed, ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“A Day On, Not a Day Off”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to complete acts of service in your community. It was designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Check out AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service page to learn more.

 

Source: National Day Calendar

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