Located on the northwest rim of the Tidal Basin, this 30-foot granite memorial pays homage to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everything from its address at 1964 Independence Ave.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The day honors the American civil rights leader's birthday, although it rarely falls on that actual day.