Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is tomorrow, and Kansas City is hosting a plethora of events in honor of the holiday.

With a day set aside to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kansans are remembering the Civil Rights leader in a variety of ways, including taking the day to give back.

Two Wichita groups have organized three events to commemorate the life and ideals of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday — Monday, Jan. 20 — that recognizes the civil rights leader’s birthday.

They honor the legacy of the late civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and look toward the future of diversity in our community. Below is a list of events and volunteer opportunities open to the public: Martin Luther King Jr.

The NAACP of Olathe, Overland Park and Leawood hosted the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Awards and Scholarship celebration

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., people across the metro are coming together to participate in a variety of events aimed at making a difference.

Bernice King, the daughter of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., says the simultaneous occurrence of MLK Day and Inauguration Day this year is an opportunity to reflect on her

MLK Day is a federal holiday, meaning most federal entities close to commemorate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

Members of the King family are reflecting on the legacy of MLK Jr. In doing so, they are promoting the 'Realize the Dream' campaign, which encourages small acts of community service.

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