Martin Luther King Jr. Day, held annually on the third Thursday in January, is a way to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his achievements during the Civil Rights Movement.
Jackson has several annual events honoring the civil rights leader throughout the long weekend.
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 19.
58th Annual MLK Birthday Convocation
- When: 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 16
- Where: Rose E. McCoy Auditorium, Jackson State University, 1400 John R. Lynch St., Jackson
The Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University will host its 58th annual MLK birthday convocation on Friday, Jan. 16, in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium…