Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A statement by Thema Bryant, PhD, president of the American Psychological Association, marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

“We apply our psychological science to advocacy to promote racial justice within our field and in the larger society. Racism is larger than individual bias; racism, similar to other forms of oppression, is structural and requires intentional labor to disrupt and to promote liberation. “To be maladjusted to racism means to reject the idea that racism is as an unmovable aspect of life.

From Milwaukee to Eau Claire, there are several events being held throughout the day to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The program will also honor this year’s Dr. to 8:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., including food, workshops and a free keynote from author and speaker Dr. Viterbo University will host a day dedicated to a variety of engagement opportunities from 8 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Branch Library, located at 310 W. The event is sponsored by Lawrence University, United Way Fox Cities, Appleton Area School District, Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley, People of Progression and Covey and will be available online-only and run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Carter is the guest speaker, and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is set to perform. The Bucks will host a nonprofit fair during Monday’s game on the upper concourse of Fiserv Forum. Day when they host the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum at 1:30 p.m. The theme of the annual event is Working Toward a World of Peace. Martin Luther King Jr.

The nation will remember and honor civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.

The event was accompanied by the unveiling of five new portraits in the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie photo exhibit, Character Values: Upholding Our Beloved ...

Al Jazeera takes a look at this federal holiday and what it means in the United States.

- Reagan said the holiday was meant to remember King and “the just cause he stood for”. During his speech, he asked Americans to look at King’s life for lessons on extremism and injustice. - King led a non-violent movement. It honours the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This year, it is being held on January 16. [Martin Luther King, Jr was radical: We must reclaim that legacy](/features/2021/1/18/martin-luther-king-jr-was-radical-we-must-reclaim-that-legacy?traffic_source=KeepReading) [Critical Race Theory?

We celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, the fallen civil rights leader, and minister, which is also recognized as a federal ...