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.

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.

The Jersey Cares Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service engages people across the state to embody Dr. King's vision and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, strengthening their communities and building a stronger New Jersey.

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.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, will once again offer a day-long symposium in-person with a virtual, livestream option. Pre-registration is required: https://www.shu.edu/arts-sciences/dr-martin-

Jan 17, 2025 · 38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration at St. Paul Baptist Church, 119 Elm St., from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Rev. Rev. Ronald Slaughter will be the keynote speaker.

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 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

Jan 17, 2025 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, January 20. There are events in New Jersey in celebration of Dr. King’s memory, many with an emphasis on unity, tolerance and volunteering to honor the civil rights leader.