The NAACP honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20 with a breakfast, education discussions and a march.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 96 years old. Though King's life was tragically cut short, a local pastor discovered his mission was to honor King's life and legacy through the civil rights leader's iconic speeches.

Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this year celebrated on Jan. 20, was established as a holiday in 1983 to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. Organizations across Long Island are offering opportunities for learning and service. Please call or email to confirm events.

Westport Country Playhouse, the Bruce Museum, the Ferguson Library, UConn's Stamford campus and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art are hosting events.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy by participating in any of these 11 events around Louisville for MLK Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers Eugenians a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend while honoring the life and legacy of the renowned civil rights leader. This federal holiday, celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, brings a variety of events throughout the weekend and on the holiday itself.

Northwest Missouri State University is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. One of the most prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. achieved many significant accomplishments during his life,

Black Americans are disproportionately impacted by chronic health conditions and maladies — a result of decades of racially discriminatory laws.

In remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., Elevé Dance Theater will host a dance workshop to bring the community together while honoring Black history.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.