Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1954 until his death in 1968. Since 1986, the birth date of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been observed as a federal holiday by the federal government. It should be a day of community and humanitarian service, and interracial cooperation.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wondering what to do on your day off? Maybe a way to celebrate the man for which we are getting the day off? Here are some local Orlando area events happening.
Additional events and contact informaiton from Orlando Mayer Buddy Dyer and the commission can be found here.
Interested in volunteer opportunities? Search for some here:
Volunteer Match
City of Orlando