BOSTON - All the way back in April of 1965, sisters Glynnette and Beverly Byron marched hand in hand toward the Boston Common, part of a march against segregation led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be his 96th birthday. It is a federal holiday, so many offices and businesses will be closed for the day.

It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the legacy of the civil rights leader is being celebrated in Massachusetts. Here is a list of events honoring Dr. King in Boston.

On April 23, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent civil rights leaders led a defining moment in the civil rights movement, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change, powered ...

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UPDATED: January 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM EST As Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on Inauguration Day this year, Boston area organizations and leaders are planning a slew of activities to mark the holiday.

The Federal Holiday celebrates the life and achievements of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In the 1950s and 60s, King participated in and led marches for the right to vote ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be his 96th birthday. It is a federal holiday, so many offices and businesses will be closed for the day.

MLK Jr. Day events The 55th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast was held at the Omni Boston Hotel in the Seaport. It began at 9 a.m., and Governor Maura Healey spoke at the event.