Martin Luther King Jr. Day Alabama

Alabama, Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King

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Alabama 1 of 2 states that combine Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee holidays

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alabama.

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These 2 states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham, Alabama

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Jesse Jackson: A Life in Pictures

The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.

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Barack Obama pays tribute to 'true giant' as Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Smithsonian Magazine · 11h

Jesse Jackson Witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination. Here’s How He Carried the Torch for the Civil Rights Movement Into the Future

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Jesse Jackson Dies: Civil Rights Activist & Former Presidential Candidate Was 84

“His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity,” the statement read.

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Tributes pour in for civil rights icon

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WVTM Channel 13 on MSN · 12h

Alabama leaders react to the Rev. Jesse Jackson's death and civil rights legacy

Across Alabama, a state central to the struggle that shaped his life’s work, reactions from officials to his death have poured in throughout the afternoon, reflecting on his influence on the Civil Rights Movement and his lasting legacy.

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84: Tributes pour in for civil rights icon

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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

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5 things to know for Feb. 17: Jesse Jackson, Nuclear talks, Nancy Guthrie, Alien speculation, Hockey rink shooting

The pioneering civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84, his son confirmed to CNN early today.

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Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

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Legendary civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84

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President Trump defends record on race, throws barb at Obama in Jesse Jackson tribute

Trump’s Truth Social post dedicated to Jackson began as such: “The Reverend Jesse Jackson is Dead at 84. I knew him well, long before becoming President. He was a good man, with lots of personality, g...

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Dead: Civil Rights Activist Was 84 and Battled Neurodegenerative Disease

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What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 in Alabama

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alabama will pause its usual weekday routine on Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the civil rights leader whose work helped reshape the nation. Observed on the third ...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated in Montgomery

Montgomery is where Dr. King served as a pastor and helped plan many historic civil rights events. Trumpets and drums rang out at a parade on Dexter Avenue. Bands were joined by civic groups and others to honor Dr. King. Attendee John Davis said MLK Day is ...

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Selma, Alabama home moved 1,000 miles to Michigan

DEARBORN, MI - A significant piece of American history has been moved from Alabama to Michigan where it will soon be put on permanent display. The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn announced the Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home has been moved ...