About Today: Remembering Dr. King 1/17/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, Martin Luther King Day was a big deal, and not just because we got a day off of school. Whole units of social studies were organized around the civil rights movement and Dr. King's contributions to it.

History of Martin Luther King Day  Now, as an adult, I have to remind myself to take a moment out of my day off to remember. First up: Reread a bit of biographical information, while trying to see it all with a fresh eye. (Amazing to think that historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. actually existed.) A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plans for Martin Luther King Day See More About:  martin luther king  ronald reagan  civil rights movement

Get Ready to Celebrate Martin Luther King's Day of Service  Perhaps the best thing we can do to remember Dr. King is to give back to the community. Today is the 25th anniversary of the Day of Service. Martin Luther King Day Events in New York Phoenix Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events in Washington, DC  If you're in DC today, you're in luck: There's plenty to do to celebrate. If not, your town might have its own festivities. Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in Dallas Martin Luther King Day Events in Memphis See More About:  martin luther king  civil rights  washington dc holidays

Craft Projects for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  If you've got kids, you can make these Martin Luther King Day crafts, and pretend it's for their benefit. Martin Luther King Day in Cleveland Martin Luther King Day Celebration in Los Angeles See More About:  january holidays  making toys