History: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It took 15 years for MLK Day to be a recognized holiday. Do you know how it got started?
Monday, Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community, be it through removing graffiti or picking up litter in a local park. For others, it’s an opportunity to educate themselves about King and his life's work. And for others, it’s a time to just kick back and enjoy the prolonged weekend. What does Martin Luther King Jr. Day mean to you? What are you doing to commemorate King’s legacy? And do you know how this day became a holiday in the first place? The Holiday's History Martin Luther King Jr. Day, now a U.S. holiday, took 15 years to create. Legislation was first proposed by Congressman John Conyers (D-Michigan) four days …
