Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A Time for Reflection and Action
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, is a time to honor the legacy of one of the most influential Civil Rights leaders. His efforts were crucial in shaping the American Civil Rights Movement, inspiring millions and leaving a lasting mark on the fight for racial equality.
As a prominent and respected leader of the civil rights movement, MLK Jr. directly contributed to major advances in civil rights. MLK Jr.’s key achievements included the desegregation of Montgomery buses in 1956, spurred by Rosa Parks, and the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark civil rights and labor law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. In 1964, MLK Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace to recognize his tremendous accomplishments for racial equity and social change.
Beyond reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements for racial equity, the day calls for action. Many people use the day to engage in service to the communities they belong to.
If you are interested in volunteering your time, learning more about Dr. King’s legacy or attending local events, visit these links for more information:
Volunteer opportunities:
• Foundation for Edmonds School District
• Granite Falls Community Coalition
• Mercy Watch: https://mercywatch.org/volunteer
• Project Girl: info@project-girl.org *
• Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics
• Vision Church: info@visionchurchnw.com *
* Email to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Local events:
• Seattle Times: Retrace Martin Luther King’s steps in Seattle
• Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee: MLK Community Celebration **
• YMCA of Snohomish County: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Weekend
** Community Transit sponsored event
Additional resources:
• History.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• Northwest African American Museum: King Day
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