Celebrated on the third Monday of January, this day of service honors the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- the most influential civil rights leader in US history.
Teachers: Visit the free MY HERO Lesson Plan for Martin Luther King Jr. Day for this film program. Includes discussion guide and learning outcomes.
Congressman John Lewis talks about how Martin Luther King Jr. inspired him as a young man during the Civil Rights Movement.
Learn more about the 1963 March on Washington with the Following Stories and Film
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" text.
Nonviolent civil disobedience based on Christian beliefs started long before the 1963 peaceful protest, March for Freedom on Washington D.C. PASSWORD: 2march4freedom1963
Heroes Who inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.
Heroes Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hero Essays about Martin Luther King Jr.
Artwork inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Ben Heine pays homage to the great African-American civil rights heroes Martin Luther King and to US President Barack Obama.
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Two very talented Jazz musicians come together to performed a tribute to MLK Jr. and The leadership that march on Washington D.C. in 1963.
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The official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about a New Hero Every Day of the Year: Use the MY HERO Calendar in the Classroom
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Hero Stories curated by MY HERO General Editor and Writer Shannon Luders-Manuel. |
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Short films curated by MY HERO International Film Festival director Wendy Milette. |
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Artwork curated by MY HERO Arts Education and Gallery director Victoria Murphy. |
Organizer created on 1/20/2020 2:24:10 AM by Xenia Shin
Last edited 1/16/2022 10:06:27 PM by Jeanne Meyers