Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with virtual or socially distanced events
The life and legacy of a civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated Monday.
The idea for MLK Day came about after King s assassination in 1968, but it wasn t until 2000 when all 50 states made it a government holiday. Not just a bank holiday, Monday is marked as a day of service, encouraging all Americans to volunteer in some way to make their community better.
This year, Dr. King will be celebrated in various ways around Metro Detroit, including virtual and socially distanced events. Here s a guide.