What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in Lexington
Day off for students, day on for shoppers.
Here's a quick list of what's open and closed on the holiday:
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, January 16, 2012
Remembering Dr. King’s Legacy in Lexington
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will forever be synonymous with his groundbreaking civil rights work and the third week of January honors this man and his legacy, a day that local officials agree is one of the most important of the year. Born in 1929, King grew up drawing inspiration from nonviolent activists like Mahatma Gandhi. Opposing the Jim Crow laws and other segregation acts, King became involved in a plethora of civil rights movements during the 1950s, including the famous Montgomery bus boycott with Rosa Parks. During the following decade, King organized some of the largest civil rights events in history, including the March on Washington in 1963 in which King offered his “I Have a Dream” speech, arguing for equality among all …
Monday, January 17, 2011
Photo Gallery: CommUNITY Martin Luther King, Jr. March
CommUNITY, Lexington's grassroots racial equality group, staged a march through downtown Lexington Sunday.
Sunday, Jan. 16 marked the 18th annual celebration in Lexington of the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his words of racial freedom. Formerly known as the Lexington Coalition for Racial Equality, CommUNITY hosted its yearly march and celebration to highlight racial diversity throughout Lexington and promote the bonds of brotherhood, focusing on the enduring spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The march started at the Lexington Battle Green, proceeded down Massachusetts Avenue through Lexington Center and ended at the Cary Memorial Building. CommUNITY marchers carried a banner, which read: "If we mean to have racial equality, LET IT BEGIN HERE." Also taking to the streets of Lexington alongside CommUNITY marchers were …
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