January 10, 2026
M. L. King Jr. Birthday- No Classes - Monday, January 19th
Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was a famous American who fought for human rights. In 1964, at the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement. Full reference HERE.
Image: Martin Luther King Memorial, Washington DC