Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

Today we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by sharing information from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Noted as one of the nation's premier heritage and cultural museums, the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is steadfast in its mission to share the culture and lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement and explore how this significant era continues to shape equality and freedom globally.

Established in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Through interactive exhibits, historic collections, dynamic speakers and special events, the museum offers visitors a chance to walk through history and learn more about a tumultuous and inspiring period of change.

Today the Museum shares a message of hope and unity through a virtual presentation that includes creative tributes and community testimonials. It features a discussion of who King was as a leader of peace and justice with a fresh perspective on his humanity with a focus on his 1968 book, "Where Do We Go from Here?: Chaos or Community."

Learn more at https://www.civilrightsmuseum.org