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Northshore October 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is now well-known as a day to honor the legacy of the famed civil rights leader with acts of community service and perhaps a day off of work. It is, however, a relatively recent holiday: It was not federally observed until 1986, and some states didn't fully recognize the day until 2000. (And it turns out that process inspired some now-classic music: Did you know that Stevie Wonder's song "Happy Birthday" was written to advocate for the official recognition of King's birthday as a public holiday?) If you're looking to make a difference in your community as a way to commemorate King, reach out to your local non
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