On Monday, January 16, 2023, The Orchard honors prolific civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, on the third Monday of January, Americans commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a global thought leader and visionary reformer.
Below is a list of educational resources to learn more about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the organizations to consider supporting.
LEARN MORE & RAISE AWARENESS
Articles, Books, and Resources to Educate
Martin Luther King Jr: 50 Years Later – The Nation
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family calls for ‘no celebration’ of MLK Day without action on voting rights legislation – Deliver For Voting Rights
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. – Edited by Clayborne Carson
The Dream Journal: The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr –A keepsake daily writing practice journal inspired by the life and words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., drawn from Dr. King’s archives published exclusively by Harper Collins.
Strength to Love by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Children’s Books for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Parenting Tips & Advice – PBS
10 Movies to Watch to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. This MLK Day – Parade
SHOW UP
Organizations to Support and Ways to Mobilize
The 2022 Virtual Beloved Community Global Summit – January 13 – 14
MLK Day of Service – Virtual events on January 16
EVENTS
In-person events to attend on Monday, 1/16
Atlanta: Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church @ 10:00am
Los Angeles: Kingdom Day Parade @ 11:00am
San Francisco: The MLK2023 March @ 11:00am
Miami: MLK Day Parade @ 11:00am
New York: Brooklyn Academy of Music @ 10:30am
TUNE IN
Podcasts to Listen To
Photographing Martin Luther King and His Family – BBC Witness
My Road Trips with Martin Luther King – BBC Outlook
How Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Perceived During His Time? – Brainstuff
Memphis Blues – Late ‘60s Soul Music Playlist by NPR
GET SOCIAL
Social Media Accounts to Follow and Amplify
@BerniceKing on Twitter and Instagram
@TheKingCenter on Twitter and Instagram
