MLK Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. It honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. The day celebrates King’s contributions to social justice, equality, and nonviolent protest against racial discrimination. It serves as a day of reflection on the progress made in civil rights, as well as a call to action for ongoing efforts to address racial injustices. MLK Day encourages community service and civic engagement, promoting King’s legacy of activism and the principles of equality and justice for all.
Reflecting on MLK Day Each year, the United States pauses on the third Monday of January to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement.…