This year, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is being observed on January 18th. His actual birthday was January 15, 1929. This year would have been his 80th birthday.
Most of us already know about Martin Luther King Jr. and his involvement in the African American Civil Rights movement. He believed in using peaceful means of protest and conflict resolution. In 1964, he became the youngest person to ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
We can best honor King’s memory by remembering his message and mission. Southwestern College Library has many books that relate to racial conflict in America.
Many biographies and other articles related to King are available on Infotrac at Infotrac.galegroup.com.
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There are also many events taking place on January 18th in the Dayton area to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Day of Service at Dayton International Peace Museum
Free for children K-12
1:00pm—3:00pm, call 937-227-3223
Children learn about applying non-violence in everyday life.
MLK March and Rally
Courthouse Square
March begins at 10:30am from each of the four corners of the city, for more information call (937) 424-1500
YMWA Piqua’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration
1:00pm—2:00pm, 937-773-6626
This event is free
Most of us already know about Martin Luther King Jr. and his involvement in the African American Civil Rights movement. He believed in using peaceful means of protest and conflict resolution. In 1964, he became the youngest person to ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
We can best honor King’s memory by remembering his message and mission. Southwestern College Library has many books that relate to racial conflict in America.
Many biographies and other articles related to King are available on Infotrac at Infotrac.galegroup.com.
Username: lesday
Password: Dayton
There are also many events taking place on January 18th in the Dayton area to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Day of Service at Dayton International Peace Museum
Free for children K-12
1:00pm—3:00pm, call 937-227-3223
Children learn about applying non-violence in everyday life.
MLK March and Rally
Courthouse Square
March begins at 10:30am from each of the four corners of the city, for more information call (937) 424-1500
YMWA Piqua’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration
1:00pm—2:00pm, 937-773-6626
This event is free
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