The controversy involved in making Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a holiday

Alana Wise

January 15, 2024 / 2:51 pm

While Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a reminder to Americans to be of service to their communities, the road to getting the holiday established was marked by controversy.

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