By: Kyle Shisbey Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday which was passed in 1986, is a holiday which is celebrated as remembrance of how far America has come. MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is traditionally marked as the third Monday of each January, but in fact, King’s Birthday is actually on January 15th. This holiday is usually associated with the remembrance of his achievements. Everyone knows Martin Luther King Jr. because he is the one who fought for the justice of the people. He was a black preacher who lived during the Civil Rights Movement and strongly disagreed with the way life was as he grew up. At that time, the United States was very different from today. Back then, we struggled greatly with something we struggle with even today, and this specific something is racism. Racism has always been a problem in the world, and, since times change, people have acknowledged it was about time people did, too. This is when people knew it was time to end inequality of man because of the color of their skin. Martin Luther King Jr. was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. While Dr. King believed the Beloved Community was possible, he acknowledged and fought for systemic change. His example is our call to action. MLK Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. MLK Jr. Day is usually celebrated with marches and parades and with speeches by civil rights leaders and politicians. Individuals and organizations also undertake volunteer efforts in support of what is often called the MLK Day of Service. Together, we can strengthen ties to our communities and one another while we address critical issues that divide us.
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