Today, the federal observance of the King holiday, commemorations continue across the country and in North Texas.
Annual tributes of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which began nationwide Friday, typically include a mix of faith, community service and politics.For this year's observance, the 38th since its federal recognition in 1986, there are several parades planned in North Texas.
His adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. King is remembered for his masterful oratorical skills, most memorably in his"I Have a Dream" speech, according to the NAACP. He was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. © 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.Please enter email address to continue
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