observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events Monday jan 16 2012

observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day events Monday jan 16 2012 ; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. The floating holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, though the act predated the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by 15 years.

King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed on January 20, 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.

Hoosiers will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events Monday jan 16 2012

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast and Freedom Walk: 9 a.m., Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Ave. Free community breakfast, 9 a.m.; Freedom Walk to Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave., for celebration program, 9:45 a.m. (317) 236-2099 or www.walkertheatre .com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Living the Dream and Saving the Legacy: 10 a.m., Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave. Remarks by local officials and dancing by Iibada Dance Company. Amos Brown will encourage the audience to live the dream and preserve the legacy of King and Madam C.J. Walker, and Vicki Daniels will speak as Walker in full 1900s regalia. (317) 236-2099 or www.walker theatre.com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: 11 a.m., St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 1651 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. Program theme: "Stop the Killing, Rally for Real Living: Let Our Violence End." Speaker, the Rev. Damone P. Johnson, senior pastor of Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church, Albany, N.Y. Pre-birthday celebration at 10 a.m. (317) 636-5775.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Noon to 1 p.m., University of Indianapolis Ransburg Auditorium (in Esch Hall), 1400 E. Hanna Ave. Longtime Indianapolis civic leader, corporate executive and executive director of 100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Murvin Enders, presents the keynote address, "Not Just a Dream." The program also includes a historical presentation and music from UIndy's Voices of Worship gospel choir. Free. (317) 788-3251 or www.uindy.edu.

Talk to a Lawyer Today: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual tribute to Rev. King by the Indiana State Bar Association Statewide Hotline provides free legal consultations in English and Spanish to the underserved. English: (800) 266-2581; Spanish: (800) 279-8772. www.inbar.org.

Honoring Martin Luther King: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Victory Field, 501 W. Maryland St. Health-care professionals from Wishard Memorial Hospital offer blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings, and body mass index screenings. Free admission with a canned food donation to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. (317) 269-3542.

Meet Martin Luther King Jr.: 2 p.m., Johnson County Public Library, Franklin Branch, 401 State St. Grades 1-8 celebrate King's birthday, hear stories about his life and make a "dream chain" to display in the library. Registration required. Free. (317) 738-2098 or www.jcplin.org.

Celebration Gospel Festival: A Tribute to Dr. King: 7 p.m., Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave. Singers from Indianapolis Public Schools and more than 50 area congregations join the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. $10; VIP, $15. (317) 940-9057 or www.indychoir.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Children's Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. Free-admission day features special activities and performances celebrating the life, achievements and legacy of King. (317) 334-3322 or www.childrensmuseum.org.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road. Free public day honors King's commitment to community and education. Hear stories about the 28th Regiment United States Colored Troops. (317) 776-6006 or (800) 966-1836 or www .connerprairie.org.

Honoring Martin Luther King: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eiteljorg Musesum, 500 W. Washington St. See how four families live in the West and walk into a Navajo hogan or climb aboard a true-to-life stagecoach. Free admission with a canned food donation to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. (317) 636-9378 or www.eiteljorg .org. For the latest updates on the stock market, visit Stock Market Today For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today

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