The meaning of MLK Day
by Green & Gold News |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and activist who led the civil rights movement
of the '50s and '60s. MLK Day, the only holiday celebrating an African-American was
designated in 1986 and turned into the only national day of service in 1994. It is
now the only national day of service and is known as a "day on, not a day off." Dr.
King was an advocate for non-violence, equity and service to the community. By celebrating
Dr. King's legacy as a day on, not a day off, we can continue his work to bring empowerment
and betterment to our fellow Alaskans. What can you do today to serve? To learn more
about MLK or the MLK Day of Service, check out The King Center. For local service opportunities, check with the United Way of Anchorage.
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