About Today: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Today It's humbling to consider how much a single individual can radically alter the course of history. Yesterday would have been Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 83rd birthday--today we pause to remember his lasting legacy. Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrate Dr. King by looking back on the most notable events and achievements during his life as a leader of the civil rights movement in the U.S. Famous Quotes Details of the Assassination See More About:  martin luther king jr  civil rights  african american history How Today Became a National Holiday Our Guide to Race Relations examines who helped make today a national holiday 28 years ago, the lawmakers who resisted the idea, and the states that took the longest to formally recognize Dr. King's accomplishments. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Day of Service See More About:  martin luther king jr. day  civil rights leaders  american holidays Travel in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Footsteps Explore Memphis, Atlanta, and other key destinations that helped shape Dr. King's life and legend. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, GA Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC See More About:  martin luther king jr.  civil rights movement  holidays and events Celebratory Events in Washington, DC Here's a schedule of special events held in and around our nation's capital to honor Dr. King and to give both residents and visitors opportunities to help those in need. Events in Memphis, TN Los Angeles' Kingdom Day Parade See More About:  martin luther king  civil rights  washington dc holidays Today Ads Depression Symptoms Thyroid Symptoms Severe Depression Anti Depression Medical Symptoms Featured Articles Amelia Rivera's Transplant Story Do You Have the Right to Refuse Medical Treatment? Gay Rights Leader Bayard Rustin What Teens Should Know about Anti-Gay Bullying What is Speciesism? How to Help Animals   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement