Lynnwood teams up with Kaiser Permanente and FPA to beautify Mesika Trail in honor of MLK
LYNNWOOD—Nearly 125 volunteers gathered in front of the Lynnwood Senior Center on Monday, January 20, eager to get their hands dirty beautifying the Mesika Trail—which runs behind City Hall along the Civic Center campus—in honor of Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day). Amidst the crowd were Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Lynnwood […]
The dream is still alive: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 15 of 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, was a civil rights activist and pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.  Born as Michael King Jr., his father, King Sr., was so fascinated with the Protestant Reformation that he changed his then 5-year-old son’s name to be after […]
Public invited to Lynnwood MLK Day of Service
LYNNWOOD—Join residents for an MLK Day of Service in Lynnwood on Monday, January 20, at 9 a.m. to pull invasive plants, help with trail repairs and tree planting along the Mesika Trail. To register for the event, click here. Celebrated the third Monday of each January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983 […]
Where to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The community is invited to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of the many celebrations hosted by various organizations. Below is a compilation of those events. Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee MLK Sunday Service The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual Greater Everett Area Community Celebration kicks […]
MLK community celebrations kicks off this weekend in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., January 12, 2023—Snohomish County will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with and celebrations hosted by various organizations. Below is a compilation of those events. MLK Event on Friday, January 13 The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee’s annual Greater Everett Area Community Celebration march commemorating Dr. Martin Luther […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on Jan. 15 of 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, was a civil rights activist and pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church. Born as Michael King Jr., his father, King Sr., was so fascinated with the Protestant Reformation that he changed his then 5-year-old son’s name to be after […]
Lynnwood MLK Day of Service on Jan 15
Are you looking for some service to do for MLK Day? Do your children want to send Valentines? Here’s your chance to do both. Lynnwood Senior Center is hosting a Day of Service drive-thru event between 1 – 2pm January 15th to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bring Valentine cards or non-perishable […]
MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service-On November 3, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill marking the third Monday of January, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The holiday was officially observed on January 20, 1986 and is the first federal holiday honoring an African American. King is one of the most prolific humanitarians and leaders of […]
