About Today: Remembering Dr. King

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, Martin Luther King Day was a big deal, and not just because we got a day off of school. Whole units of social studies were organized around the civil rights movement and Dr. King's contributions to it. History of Martin Luther King Day Now, as an adult, I have to remind myself to take a moment out of my day off to remember. First up: Reread a bit of biographical information, while trying to see it all with a fresh eye. (Amazing to think that historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. actually existed.) A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plans for Martin Luther King Day See More About:  martin luther king  ronald reagan  civil rights movement Get Ready to Celebrate Martin Luther King's Day of Service Perhaps the best thing we can do to remember Dr. King is to give back to the community. Today is the 25th anniversary of the Day of Service. Martin Luther King Day Events in New York Phoenix Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events in Washington, DC If you're in DC today, you're in luck: There's plenty to do to celebrate. If not, your town might have its own festivities. Martin Luther King Day Celebrations in Dallas Martin Luther King Day Events in Memphis See More About:  martin luther king  civil rights  washington dc holidays Craft Projects for Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday If you've got kids, you can make these Martin Luther King Day crafts, and pretend it's for their benefit. Martin Luther King Day in Cleveland Martin Luther King Day Celebration in Los Angeles See More About:  january holidays  making toys  Today Ads Kid Birthday Parties Birthday Kids Activities Martin Luther King Child Birthday Party Featured Articles Movie Review: 'The Dilemma' The Best Time to Visit Amsterdam Get Your Beauty Products for Less Sunday Brunch Recipes How to Bond With Your Tween Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement