Jan 10, 2025 · WISCONSIN — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a holiday that commemorates King’s birthday and his legacy, lands on Jan. 20. From Milwaukee to Green Bay, there are several events being held throughout the day and the days surrounding the holiday to honor King.

Jan 1, 2025 · From powerful celebrations and performances to opportunities for hands-on service, these Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in Wisconsin provide meaningful ways to honor Dr. King. Madison, Dane County.

Jan 2, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming around soon with events all over Wisconsin. Celebrations span days before and after with something happening nearly all hours of the day. Check out the list of MLK Day events to help plan your celebrations in Madison.

This observance day commemorates the January 15, 1929, birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was a civil rights leader, minister, and winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was assassinated April 4, 1968.

Jan 4, 2024 · To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings, service, civil rights activities and his commitment to social justice, there are many events scheduled in Milwaukee and the surrounding...

The Milwaukee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Coalition will host its annual King Day justice program and march themed “We Are Not Afraid.” The program features speeches and musical performances from pianist David Nunley, singer Dorothy James, and internationally renowned trumpeter Russ Johnson.

The MLK Symposium celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a relevant and thought-provoking speaker who connects their speech/performance to the teachings, lessons, and the legacy of MLK.

Jan 13, 2025 · Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Overby, this year’s event – the oldest official Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in the United States – is themed “Justice Lives Here.” It will honor the impact of leaders and ordinary citizens in their communities, living the spirit of Dr. King’s belief in the power of equality.

Jan 15, 2023 · MILWAUKEE — Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that commemorates King’s birthday and his legacy. From Milwaukee to Eau Claire, there are several events being held throughout the day to honor King.

Jan 17, 2022 · A week after the holiday, on Jan. 25, UW-Madison is holding its Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, which is capped off by a keynote speech by New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project.