King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, which became a seminal moment in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Since Monday is a federal holiday, all federal, state, and local government offices will be closed.

Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,

: The city of Kalamazoo cancelled its 3:15 p.m. walk and wreath laying ceremony at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park due to cold weather. Volunteers will still be active in the community throughout the day.