Every year on the third Monday of January, Americans commemorate Martin Luther King Jr., a well-known figure who led the peace movement in opposition to racial injustice in the 1950s and 1960s. On this day, which has been a federal holiday since 1983, it was chosen to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthdate. King was a January 15th, 1929.

Several American communities host festivities on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor King's life and legacy while also advancing social justice and equality. These occasions can involve marches, speeches in front of an audience, performances in theater and music, exhibitions of artwork, and much more.

Several American communities, not just those who identify as black, organize events to honor King's life and work and promote equality during this celebration. Marks, public discussions, theatrical and musical performances, art exhibitions, and much more are held in his honor.

King's battles have given the United States and the rest of the world the chance to consider the accomplishments made, but there is still more to be done. Nonviolence, equality, and social justice are King's legacies.