Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration
Yes, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the United States. Most grocery stores will hold normal hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Most banks will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, since it is a federal holiday and the Federal Reserve will be closed.
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Cheyenne and other area community members march from the Depot Plaza down Capitol Avenue to the Wyoming State Capitol to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Though the sub-zero temperatures and wind chills Monday prevented attendees from conducting the march,