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Jan 15, 2024

PHOTOS: Community Assembles For MLK Peace Walk And Parade In Ward 8

Community members came out in force for a peace rally followed by a march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan 16, 2023

‘The Whole Of His Dream Had To Do With Economic Empowerment’: Remembering MLK At D.C.’s Annual Parade

“It’s really beautiful that everybody can come together for this moment. I really love this.”

Jan 16, 2020

Where To Find Brunch On MLK Day

There’s Mexican feasts, a hangover special, Bavarian pretzels, and bottomless mimosas, of course.

Jan 15, 2016

Spend MLK Day In Celebration And Service

March with Mayor Bowser, read to children, clean the Anacostia—options for honoring MLK Day are aplenty.

Jan 21, 2009

Click Click: D.C.’s Day of Service at RFK Stadium

Some 15,000 people showed up on a cold day at D.C.’s RFK Stadium Monday to answer President Barack Obama’s call to service, in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty encouraged District residents to participate in the massive event, where volunteers helped assemble 75,000 kits containing food and personal items for soldiers serving overseas….

 
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