MLK Day

AmeriCorps calls on nation to bring communities together, help others stand together against hate, build bridges, and heal divides to honor Dr. King's ...

Let us come together and find new ways to engage our communities and spark a newfound sense of belonging. Service takes us on a path from charity to justice and brings us one step closer to Dr. “And critically, service brings us together.

Vermont Business Magazine Dozens of Vermont residents will step up to serve as volunteers on Monday, January 16, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

The MLK Day of Service shines a spotlight on service as a powerful force to bridge economic and social divides – today and throughout the year. AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteerism and national service, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country volunteer to make local communities more equitable and take action to create “the Beloved Community” of Dr. VHCB AmeriCorps members and volunteers will assist the Upper Valley Haven food shelf and kitchen staff in their daily operations at 713 Hartford Avenue, joining hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country in volunteer service. Projects across the nation include delivering meals, refurbishing schools and community centers, collecting food and clothing, signing up mentors, reading to children, promoting nonviolence and more. Vermont Business Magazine Dozens of Vermont residents will step up to serve as volunteers on Monday, January 16, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

Several events throughout the Boston area honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday in 1983, but Texas was one of several states that refused to recognize it at first.

“Many of us who were pushing for that were involved in the civil rights movement for years and years and years," Salas said. In Austin, there will be a march Monday starting at the MLK statue on the UT campus and ending with a festival at Huston-Tillotson University. Despite Texas' new recognition of MLK Day, the NFL chose to hold the Super Bowl in California that year. Armed with that knowledge, Frontline 2000 returned to the Capitol to get lawmakers to support legislation making MLK Day a state holiday. In 1990, the issue of whether to make MLK Day a holiday went before Arizona voters. “The NFL pretty much decided that if Arizona was not going to honor Dr.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — To honor Dr. Martin Luther King's holiday, Feed more Western New York and volunteers gives back to the community with multiple food drives; ...

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President Biden on Monday called Republicans “fiscally demented” and knocked GOP priorities during the keynote speech at the National Action Network's (NAN) ...

Lewis [Voting Rights Advancement Act](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/569217-house-approves-john-lewis-voting-rights-measure/) and further protect “the sacred right to vote.” [at an “inflection point”](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3814263-biden-underscores-us-at-inflection-point-in-mlk-jr-tribute/) in its fight for democracy and equality. preached, arguing that the country is We need to go together,” Biden said. “I did not hear a word from them about ‘They shouldn’t be getting that relief.’ … … That’s how they’re starting their new term,” Biden said. That way poor folks have a shot, middle-class people do well and the wealthy still do very well. “What in God’s name is that all about? This is their first bill and they campaigned on inflation. I reduced the deficit last year $350 billion. These guys are the fiscally demented, I think. And there’s gonna be hundreds of billions reduced over the next decade.

Across South Florida several businesses and community spaces will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by hosting community events, but some offices, stores and ...

While most city offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Bank](https://www.usbank.com/index.html), will be closed Monday, but you can still access some of their services online or on their mobile apps. To learn more about which holidays the post office observes checkout the [full list here.](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/events/) [Fedex ](https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FedEx-Holiday-Schedule1.pdf)and [UPS](https://www.ups.com/assets/resources/webcontent/en_US/2023-Holiday-Operations-Schedule.pdf), on the other hand, will continue to make deliveries and open their stores Monday. The USPS will be closed on MLK Day, and mail will not be delivered. [hosting community events](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-holding-events-monday-to-honor-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/2951219/), but some offices, stores and schools across the state will close to observe the federal holiday.

During remarks honoring Martin Luther King Jr., President Biden told Black Americans they must "stand together" against the Republican Party.

"Over the past two years we’ve gotten an awful lot done together," Biden said. "These guys are the fiscally demented, I think," Biden added in an apparent reference to Republicans. Republicans say their bill, which has little chance of passing the Democrat-controlled Senate, is needed to prevent IRS agents from going after hardworking Americans. [What's going to happen in Washington over the next 2 years?](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/15/poll-americans-predict-little-compromise-less-action-divided-dc/11047287002/) [How Biden's classified documents debacle could become a political, legal liability](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/12/bidens-classified-documents-debacle-could-become-political-liability/11039170002/) “A lot of questions to be asked," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Monday on Fox Business Network’s "Mornings with Maria." Biden began his comments, delivered on the federal holiday honoring the birthday of the Rev. Biden delivered what was perhaps his harshest comment Monday indirectly. [Biden speaks at Martin Luther King Jr.'s church](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/15/biden-martin-luther-king-ebenezer-church-atlanta-church/11024998002/) "That’s how they’re starting their new term," Biden said during remarks at an event hosted by the National Action Network, a civil rights organization. [legislative gridlock is the more likely outcome](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/15/poll-americans-predict-little-compromise-less-action-divided-dc/11047287002/) in a divided government, particularly in today's polarized political environment. [classified documents were found](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/14/white-house-more-classified-documents-found-bidens-delaware-home/11054117002/)in his private office in Washington and a garage at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, [is a problem.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/12/bidens-classified-documents-debacle-could-become-political-liability/11039170002/)They've added legitimacy to Republicans' determination to investigate Biden.

Over the weekend, Biden said his message on King's birthday is "we choose democracy over autocracy."

He helped drive passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. And I’m remembering our job is to redeem the soul of America.” … But it’s not.” Americans, he said, ” have to choose a community over chaos. … These are the vital questions of our time and the reason why I’m here as your president. “He said, ‘Where do we go from here?’” Biden said from the pulpit. He said democracies can backslide, noting the collapse of the institutional structures of democracy in places such as Brazil.

One person is in critical condition and four others were injured in the chaos following the gunfire, according to the sheriff's office. Shots were fired over a ...

Updates on the conditions of the seven who were not in critical condition were not immediately provided. Both deputies rendered aid to victims, Hester said. Eight people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds, Hester said.

Eight people were shot at a crowded Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce, Florida, authorities said Monday night.

He added that several witnesses were also helping to render aid and take people to the hospital. Security was being provided by the sheriff’s department, it says. Police have not yet named suspects in the shooting. “As the shots rang out, people were just running in all directions,” Hester said. “As our deputies were arriving and entering the scene… It was kind of hard to tell who was a victim and who was just hiding at that point.”

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Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day and college students and community members in Bridgewater came together to march through the town in memory of Dr.

I hope that we continue to push forward the needle and understand and take in and infuse the principles that Dr. “For me, it means a day of unity and a sense of community to just see everyone coming together celebrating,” said Rucker. “It really wasn’t that long ago in terms of where African American people and people of color have been in terms of equal rights and social unrest. King’s work and it’s one of the things we thought was very prudent and a very visual way to honor his legacy,” said Dr. Bridgewater College and the town have partnered to hold the annual march since 2019 to honor Dr. “It was so amazing how the community really came together and there was such a great turnout.

Communities across Palm Beach County held festivals, candlelight walks, ceremonies and days of service on Monday.

Katherine Kokal is a journalist covering education at The Palm Beach Post. The festival, held at the corner of Seacrest and Dr. - Details: The procession will terminate at the MLK “Ball” Memorial in the Cultural Plaza, M Street and Lake Ave. A brief program will be held there recognizing the accomplishments and unfinished business of Dr. "We ask the kids which grade they're in, what their interests are, and then we have them read a few pages from the book to make sure it's the right fit," Roundtree said. "You never know when you’re going to need to be the recipient of service," he said. DJ, a 31-year-old West Palm Beach native, was a recipient of kits packed by the volunteers. sorority, gathered with her sisters to host a free book distribution booth dubbed the "Little Delta Library." Hundreds of families visited Sara Sims Park in Boynton Beach Monday for a free community festival. DJ said the toiletries in the kit will last him up to five weeks. [for thousands across Palm Beach County](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/) in honor of Dr. About 400 volunteers gathered at West Palm Beach's Currie Park on Monday morning to pack lunches and toiletry bags for people experiencing homelessness.

Cocoa police cruisers and Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club bikers led the march, which was organized by the Central Brevard Ministerial Coalition.

What are are you doing for society?" And again, let's not stop the momentum," Goins said. So it's a day to remember Martin Luther King, so everyone can remember what that fight was," Ivery said. Rather, he said King's positive messages should be taught to children to promote equality for the future. Subscribe today.](https://cm.floridatoday.com/specialoffer) But it's actually his fight for social justice," said Rockledge resident Karen Ivery, treasurer of the Florida A&M alumni chapter, standing near two tables covered with donated food. "No matter what your opinion is, just being able to have it — not being squelched. Founded by Black mothers, the organization encourages children to pursue leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. "We are tribes relative to politics. We are tribes economically. was assassinated in 1968, American has digressed from being one nation under God to becoming a nation of tribes, Rev. We are tribes in skin color.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become known as a day to serve others, with service events throughout Greater Lansing.

Hunter Park GardenHouse Director Egypt Krohn said the mission of the program is to improve the community’s food sovereignty. She thought it was awesome so many people showed up to volunteer. She’s done the Martin Luther King Jr. The Edible Parks serves as a free, you-pick, year-round urban garden and helps with farm education as a hub where neighbors volunteer to grow food, flowers and community. The words of the Rev. from a recording of his speech “

Police in Florida say eight people were shot Monday during an MLK Jr. Day event, with one of the victims listed in critical condition.

"And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well.” during an MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day, which the sheriff's office said was attended by more than 1,000 people, WPBF-TV reported. -- Police in Florida said eight people were shot Monday during an MLK Jr.

Eight people were wounded, including one peron critically, in a shooting that erupted at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in eastern Florida, ...

During the first 16 days of 2023, there have been 787 gun deaths, it said. "There were people laying behind cars, laying behind anything they could lay behind. "As the shots rang out, people were just running in all directions," he said. Day festivities when the shooting occurred. The shooting happened at about 5:20 p.m. Monday following a disagreement between two parties at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, located about 120 miles southeast of Orlando, the St.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida said eight people were shot during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, with one of the victims listed in critical ...

“And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well.” during an MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day, which the sheriff’s office said was attended by more than 1,000 people, the TV station reported. (AP) — Police in Florida said eight people were shot during a Martin Luther King Jr.

At least eight people were shot in southeastern Florida on Monday during a massive celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, authorities said.

"Sounds like, from our initial investigation here on scene, there was a disagreement of some sort between two parties and, unfortunately, they chose to resolve that with guns," he said. As of Wednesday night, detectives were still interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence. So far, evidence suggests there were two different areas from where gunshots were fired and that there was more than one shooter, according to Hester. "There were people laying behind cars, laying behind anything they could lay behind," Hester recalled. Four other individuals, including a child, were injured as they ran for safety, according to Hester and a press release from the sheriff's office. "It was mass chaos," Chief Deputy Brian Hester, who took part in the parade, told reporters on Monday night.

MIAMI (AP) — A 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in ...

“Yesterday was MLK Day, a legacy built on nonviolence, and sadly we experienced violence in our community,“ the sheriff said, adding that the agency sends its “heartfelt” condolences to the woman’s family and the community. “Let me be very clear. “Within that park, at the conclusion of the party, shots were fired and eight people were shot, and four others were injured as they attempted to flee that chaotic scene,“ the sheriff said.

Sheriff's officials say a 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...

Sunday's event was part of the Yale Peabody Museum's 27th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration and marked the first in-person celebration since ...

As kids talked with committee members, they also made buttons featuring images of Martin Luther King, Jr., Sengbe Pieh, who led the mutiny aboard La Amistad, and New Haven-raised Constance Baker Motley, the first African American woman to argue before the Supreme Court and serve as a federal judge. The group encouraged the audience to sing, clap and dance along, inviting children onstage to play the drums. “I hope it brings some normalcy for our kids and builds the sense of community that’s impossible to build when you’re separated through a screen.” On Sunday, the Yale Peabody Museum, the New Haven Museum and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection joined forces to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. The event, paired with the Peabody’s Z Experience Poetry Slam the following day, marked the 27th annual MLK Day celebration coordinated by the Peabody. At the front of the room, a dozen children watched as dancer and educator Hanan Hameen demonstrated moves to the West African dance Funga Alafia.

Portland attorney Krystal Williams was the featured speaker at an event honoring Martin Luther King, Jr at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in ...

"Please know, this is the easy part," she said. She's also the founder and managing attorney of the legal and business advisory firm Providentia Group, which seeks to create economic equity through entrepreneurship. "If we want to change the outcome of American history, we have to change our daily actions.