Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department's intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other cultural or historical annual events in response to President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
Houston has 2 parades celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at the same time. Here's why.
Houston has doubled its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy with two parades on the same day and at the same time. Again on Monday, Houstonians will have multiple ways to celebrate King's contributions with the 31st MLK Grande Parade set for 10 a.
What stores are closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in The Woodlands celebrates King's legacy, recognizes community service
On Jan. 19, the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration took place at The Woodlands Methodist Church.
Defense Agency Pauses Celebrations of Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Women’s History Month and Others
The Pentagon joined the scramble by federal agencies trying to conform to President Trump’s war on diversity programs.
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses events, activities related to MLK Day, Black History Month
In response to Donald Trump's order banning DEI initiatives, the DIA has paused special event programs and related events, including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pentagon agency halts MLK Day, Black History Month, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency's pause comes in response to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal workplace.
Community Impact Newspaper13d
10 ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in the Houston-area this holiday weekend
There are several ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the Houston-area throughout the holiday weekend, including ...
MLK Jr. Day: ‘Powerful historical moment' celebrated by marches, job fairs, other events
MLK Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so most government offices across the nation are closed and the Postal Service won't be ...
Hundreds turn out despite bracing cold for Houston's MLK Day parades
Even with temperatures in the 20s at sunrise and a winter storm warning in effect for Houston, Wendell Manigault was ...
Houston Public Media9d
Houston ISD fifth-grader repeats as winner in annual MLK Jr. oratory competition
Montoia Murray, a fifth-grader at Blackshear Elementary, was among 10 HISD students who celebrated the legacy of civil rights ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN12d
These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
On a journey to six cities across the country over the course of seven years, a photographer captured images of the roads ...
The Escapist18h
King Legacy Codes (January 2025) (Halloween Update)
To redeem codes in King Legacy, follow the step-by-step guide below: ...
Houston student honors parents' sacrifices through academic achievement, wins MLK scholarship
HOUSTON — Higher education is not a given for many families. A local scholarship fund is helping make dreams become reality, like in the cast of Tina Tran.
The News & Advance2d
Lynchburg civil rights icon Virgil Wood dies at 93
Wood helped to coordinate Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Lynchburg on March ... After half a century of service to the church, Wood moved to the Houston area in 2005 where he remained ...