On January 20, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for justice, equity, and civil rights. Let’s recommit to building communities where all people are empowered to thrive.
King, an activist and Baptist minister, was a prominent leader of the American civil rights movement from the 1950s until his assassination at age 39 in 1968. Through nonviolent means of resistance and civil disobedience, he led the charge for civil rights issues such as the right to vote, desegregation, labor rights, and the removal of Jim Crow laws.
His leadership during landmark historical moments such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington helped bring about significant legislation like the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
During his life King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and has also been honored with a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.
Since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been recognized as a federal holiday. It serves as a time to come together as a community and reflect on King’s incalculable impact on the fight for justice and equity. Days like this inspire us to continue the fight for justice and equality for all. Let’s stand together and recommit to building communities where all people are empowered to thrive.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025, join us in watching his “I Have Dream” speech that he delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington.
