This Monday, January 16th we celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are many virtual and in-person educational programs honoring him in our area listed below, offering opportunities to reflect on this National Day of Service.

• This Federal Holiday is the only one designated as a National Day of Service that encourages all Americans to use the day to give back to their communities. AmeriCorps of Rhode Island offers many ideas for individuals and families on their site, https://serverhodeisland.com/mlkday
• Rhode Island College offers a virtual way to learn from Dr King’s Legacy. Find out more here, https://www.ric.edu/news-events/events/ric-celebrates-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day
• From walking tours to workshops, Wakefield offers a myriad of activities to commemorate this day, https://allevents.in/wakefield-ri/martin-luther-king-day
• Providence College observes the day on January 26th, leading into Black History Month. Details are here, https://college-events.providence.edu/mlk-convocation/
• If you are headed to Boston, there are many events from a mural unveiling to concerts to a day of service and you can find out more here, https://www.bostonusa.com/events/holidays/martin-luther-king-day-events/