Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.

Another big MLK Day event for the region is the 40th Annual Day of Celebration happening at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., at 11 a.m. Monday. Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at https://greaterlansingmlk.squarespace.com/tickets.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for his “I Have A Dream” speech on the National Mall in D.C. Since 1986, the U.S. has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day every third Monday of January.

Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities taking place across the metro Atlanta area to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Holiday events include speakers at the University of Vermont and St. Michael's College as well as celebrations in Burlington, Montpelier and Johnson.

Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.

Here are 10 things to do around Metro Detroit this Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend: “Crossing Delancey” at Birmingham Village Players. This stage production is a funny love