Marchers from Selma to Montgomery carried the U.S. flag; you should fly yours today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Image from 60s Survivors page on Joanna Bland, who was part of the march.
Citizens and residents of the U.S. should fly their U.S. flags today, on the holiday marking the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fly the U.S. flag today for the holiday for the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. The holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January.
King’s actual birthday is January 15. In 2019, the legal holiday is January 21, today. It’s becoming common for Americans to fly their flags all weekend for a holiday on Friday or Monday.
Many Americans will celebrate with a day of service. Perhaps you will, too.
In 2019, in a nation that seems again intolerant of immigrants and people of color, remembering and honoring the life and struggles of Martin Luther King, Jr., and serving others in real and symbolic ways, is more important than ever.
More:
- Official website, MLK Day observation and Day of Service
- The late Gwen Ifill’s blog post on Dr. King and Selma’s marches, and the movie “Selma”
- 2013 Google Doodle
- 2012 notice at MFB — also Obama’s 2nd inauguration
- More from 2012 celebration
- 2010 celebration
- 2009 celebration
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Credit: architecture.about.com, via Saporta Report
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Yes, honoring him is more important than ever!
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