New Jersey Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Celebrates the MLK Day of Service! On Monday, January 20, 2025, Commission Chair George Guy, Jr. raised public awareness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ideals and philosophy as he represented the Commission during the Community segment of PHL 17 in Philadelphia.

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, his teachings of social justice, and his service to the community. This year's Community Day features uplifting performances, hands-on activities, and opportunities to help others.

Jan 20, 2025 · New Jersey’s journey toward recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official state holiday was marked by both progress and resistance. While the federal holiday was established in 1983, New Jersey was initially slow to fully embrace the holiday.

Jan 14, 2024 · Visitors can celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through interactive performances, protest marches, community art programs, and volunteer projects. Each day features shadow puppet performances and puppet-making with Nehprii Amenii, poster-making, and protest marching. Monday, January 15th | 2PM.

Jan 17, 2025 · As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, many in South Jersey are planning to observe the federal holiday by hosting opportunities to honor King's legacy.

Jun 17, 2021 · On Sunday, January 16th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the New Jersey Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission will be presenting “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” This year’s program will include Secretary of State Tahesha Way, a round table discussion on health disparities, musical performances and special announcements, all of which ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal and New Jersey holiday observing the birthday of the civil rights activist and minister, who was assassinated in 1968.

Jan 11, 2016 · Martin Luther King, Jr. Features Essential MLK Movies to Watch. This January 16 marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day set aside to pay homage to the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s life-affirming legacy of nonviolent activism.

The Annual King Holiday Commemorative Celebration is held on or about the third Sunday in January of each year in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. The Commemorative Celebration brings together a diverse group of people to …

Jan 17, 2025 · Your family can give back in the spirit of Dr. King with a “Day of Service” activity, take part in an MLK Jr. donation drive, honor his legacy at a celebration, or do a little bit of all three. Make use of your kids’ day off by making Monday a day on—and teach them