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Where to Spend MLK Day in Philly Monday January 18th is a very special day better known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A lot of people will have off from work or school, but it s important to remember that this is “a day on, not a day off. MLK day has been designated as National Day of Service. All Americans are encourage to serve in their communities to help further Dr. King s dream. Dr. King gave his life serving others. He endured so much bullying, harassments and beatings standing up for what he believed in. According to The Holiday Spot, he went to jail 29 times just to achieve freedom for others. Dr. King believed that this world had the potential to be a multiracial nation brought together by peace, justice and equality. So because of his sacrifice, the least we can do to honor and celebrate his life is to perform acts of service this upcoming Monday. Whether that s feeding the homeless, volunteering at shelters and prisons, or tutoring someone in math, spend yo ....
WHYY By Philadelphians walk through a job and services fair at Girard College on Martin Luther King Day 2017. (Brad Larrison for WHYY) Every year on the third Monday in January, communities across the U.S. honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by performing acts of service and Philly is home to the largest King Day event in the country. Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford helped create the national King Day of Service in 1994 through federal legislation he co-authored with civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. What started in Philly in 1996 with 1,000 volunteers has morphed into a day of service that works to foster civic engagement and understanding of Dr. King’s legacy with hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the U.S. ....