Holidays and Celebrations How was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day established? January 21, 2013 leeandlowbooks 1 Comment Martin Luther King, Jr. The strides that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made during the Civil Rights Movement continues to be remembered and honored today, but did you know it actually took 15 years for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be created? Continue reading → Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInTumblrPinterestPrint