MLK RVA Community Celebration will honor Martin Luther King Jr. at historic Richmond church George W. Bush gave fellow former president Barack Obama a friendly belly tap at the Jan. 9 funeral of Jimmy Carter, and the internet was obsessed with the viral moment.

Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.

Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, but ahead of that, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is helping honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center will begin a series of programs and events commemorating the life and work of MLK.

Numerous events are scheduled to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next week.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.

The observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tuscaloosa will feature a Unity Day March. Here's what you need to know for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Tuscaloosa:

MURRAY, Ky. (KFVS) - Murray State University has announced the date of its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. According to MSU, the Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence & Leadership will be hosting the annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20 at the Curris Center Large Ballroom located on Chestnut Street.