Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Mark your calendar with these events taking place around Washington state this month.
- King County’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration takes place on Jan. 14 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle.
- The MLK Seattle Celebration includes workshops, a march, and a rally on Jan. 18.
- The City of Tacoma will hold the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration on Jan. 18 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
- In Spokane, the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center will hold a unity rally, march, and resource fair at the Spokane Convention Center on Jan. 18.
- At Washington State University, the 29th Annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration will take place on Jan. 28.
Read a statement about the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by the WSBA Civil Rights Law Section.
If you’ve made a resolution to do pro bono service this year, why not start now? Discover volunteer opportunities for lawyers in the Washington legal community, the general community, and at the WSBA.
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