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Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
In Arkansas: it was known as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Robert E. Lee's Birthday" from 1985 to 2017. Legislation in March 2017 changed the name of the state holiday to "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday" and moved the commemoration of Lee to October. In Idaho: "Martin Luther King Jr.–Idaho Human Rights Day". [28]
In 2024, it will be celebrated the week of December 2nd. [96] LGBT History Month: October: 1994: It was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. The month was created with the intent to encourage openness and education about LGBT history and rights. LGBT Pride Month: June [97] [98] [99]
January 11, 2024 at 8:05 AM. 7 Inspiring Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Reads Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. ... Beyond Vietnam, by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
When is LGBTQ Pride Month? Here's a list of the calendar of events, plus details on its history and why we celebrate in June in the first place. Everything to know about Pride Month 2024
The first Pride marches started the following year, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the multiday riots, and these one-day celebrations eventually evolved into a full month of LGBTQ pride ...
Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mathew Ahmann in a crowd.] (English) determination method or standard : determined by GLAM institution and stated at its website
These Pride Month quotes from LGBTQ celebrities, gay rights activists and allies remind us that love is love. Show your support with these inspiring messages. ... May 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM. Prepare ...