How We Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025

January 20, 2025

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the legacy of a leader (and writer) whose vision of equality and justice continues to inspire us all. Here are two meaningful ways to celebrate:

MLK Community Festival @ Huston-Tillotson University – Rescheduled to February 1 due to inclement weather (March canceled.)

This annual festival celebrates Dr. King’s message of unity and hope. Don’t forget to bring nonperishable food items to contribute to the city-wide food collection, supporting families in need. Receptacles for nonperishable food will be available.

      Watch Genius: MLK/X

      Stream National Geographic’s NAACP Image Award-winning and Emmy-nominated series Genius: MLK/X. Based on Dr. Peniel Joseph’s (TBF Board Member) groundbreaking book THE SWORD AND THE SHIELD: THE REVOLUTIONARY LIVES OF MALCOLM X AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., the series provides a compelling look at the lives, philosophies, and shared fight for justice by two of the most iconic figures in American history.

        Whether you attend the festival or learn from your living room, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance to reflect on his enduring legacy and contribute to a better tomorrow.