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MLK Day: Flag Flying Holiday and National Day of Service
This year, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2025. MLK Day is a federal
flag flying holiday and an official day of service. The holiday comes close to the celebration of Dr. King’s birthday, which happened on January 15.
Dr. King was born in Atlanta, GA, to a Baptist minister; he continued his religious upbringing, receiving a theology doctorate. Dr. King was a leader and representative of nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement.
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Dec 31, 2024