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Memphis, Jesse Jackson and King holiday

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Rev. Jesse Jackson remembers witnessing the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th anniversary
In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories of that history-changing day.

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 · 19h · on MSN
Jesse Jackson was with Martin Luther King Jr. during Memphis assassination. Their shared path and legacy
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MLK Day events in Memphis to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
 · 21h
Reaction to death of US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson
Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister from the segregated South who became a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr and ran twice for the Democratic president...

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Reverend Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, A Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84
english.mathrubhumi · 13h
Prominent American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Jackson passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family, who confirmed his death but did not disclose an immediate cause.

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The Latest: the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson's Death Prompts Vows to 'Keep Hope Alive'
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Jesse Jackson dies at 84: Tributes pour in for civil rights icon
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How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Upstate community service

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January to celebrate the civil rights leader's legacy. Communities in Upstate South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson, will host events to honor Dr. King.
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Protesters rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and anniversary of Trump’s inauguration

Hundreds ignore the cold and wind on a march from the Chicago Water Tower on North Michigan Avenue to Trump Tower. They call on ICE to cease operations in Chicago and other cities and for the U.S. to end hostilities in Venezuela.
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Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday? Meaning, origins, more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, Jan. 19. How did it become a federal holiday and who gets the day off? Here's what to know.
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Rainbow PUSH breakfast, other events scheduled in Chicago for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the Civil Rights leader. Events were planned throughout the Chicagoland area, honoring Dr. King's legacy, including the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's MLK Breakfast, which is part of the organization's 37th annual MLK Commemoration Weekend program.
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Community honors Martin Luther King Jr. Civil rights leader had lived in Connecticut twice.

I’m here to make trouble – good trouble. Good trouble is what we need now because we are in the fight of our lives. The fight for our democracy. The fight that we all see day to
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Inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic to Debut on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Featuring Powerhouse Women’s College Basketball Lineup

Inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic to Debut on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Featuring Powerhouse Women’s College Basketball Lineup
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Here's a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in and around Milwaukee in 2026

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 19, there are many events in the greater Milwaukee area that include programs and fundraisers.
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What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in Wisconsin?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the 11 federal holidays in 2026. Here's how services will be affected in Wisconsin.
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Coretta Scott King Classic Returns to Prudential Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Marquee Women’s College Basketball Matchups

Coretta Scott King Classic Returns to Prudential Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Marquee Women’s College Basketball Matchups
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