“The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission congratulates these outstanding Ohioans for working to fulfil the dreams and ideas of Dr. King,” said Christina Rodriguez, chair of the Commission. “This year’s award winners are selfless, servant-led leaders who go the extra mile and place others before their own needs.” ...

Jan 16, 2025 · The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission hosts the Commemorative Celebration annually to recognize the service and achievements of Ohio residents and organizations keeping Dr. King's dream alive and advancing his philosophy of nonviolent social change.

The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is a statewide advocate of Dr. King's principles of nonviolence. The Commission strives to carry out Dr. King's dream of service to others throughout the entire year through various events.

Jan 10, 2025 · On Jan. 11, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ohio Northern University. And while you can listen to his speech , you can also see a life-size bronze cast statue of him on the campus. The statue shows Dr. King speaking from a podium and was created by …

His commitment to seeking racial, social, and economic justice through non-violent struggle benefited not only the victims of oppression, but society as a whole. Annual awards lift both concrete achievements and the continuing spirit of King's dreams for this nation and Ohio. Watch the 2024 Annual MLK Commemorative Celebration on The Ohio ...

Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service Jan. 15 – 18, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Jan. 19 – 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lorain Public Library System Columbia Branch 13824 W. River Road, North Columbia Station, Ohio, 44028 The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service encourages Americans to create the communities of his dream.

Each year, Ohio University celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the month of January. The 2025 celebration aims to embody the theme: Marching Forward: Using Dr. King's Teachings to Heal a Divided Nation.

Each year, Ohio University celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the month of January. The 2023 celebration aims to embody one of Dr. King's most pertinent traits: compassion.

Jan 5, 2023 · On January 11, 1968, Dr. King visited Ohio Northern University in Ada. He gave a riveting speech on equality to a large group of students, faculty, and members of the community. You can read a transcript of his speech, "The Hammer of Justice" on ONU's website.

Jan 18, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, and several events throughout central Ohio are honoring King with keynote speeches, marches, service projects and more....