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The life of the Nobel Peace Prize winner and black civil rights leader continues to inspire people around the world with his message of non-violence and equal rights for all.

Today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an official holiday observed with parades, community events, and festivals to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on "MLK Day", celebrated this year on Monday, January 16, 2012.

In 2012, watch for a special ceremony that marks the very first MLK Day since the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC.

As usual, other events will also being taking place — in the nation's capital, across the nation, and around the world — in a day of service commemorating the life and work of the history making civil rights leader.

Around the Web, learn more about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in quotes, biographies, famous speeches, poems, and kid's activities to remember the day and to celebrate the man who captured the imagination of millions ....

More about Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the Web:

The King Center - With inspiring calls to action for continuing his work, a history of MLK Day, information on current events and celebrations, plus theme graphics and clip art.

MLK Day of Service - The official site urging community service with tips and suggestions along with other tangible examples of what other communities have done.

Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes - The most famous quotes including those from his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, "I have a dream," along with excerpts from written letters and essays.

martin luther king poetry - A-Z Teacher Stuff Forums - Check out visitor favorites at this busy discussion board with related resources.

Nobel Prize.org - Martin Luther King - Biography - His life in a brief bio, the complete Nobel acceptance speech, and related resources.

Capture the Dream - Courtesy of the National Parks Service featuring info and hours of official MLK historic sites including the visitor center, his birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church and more together with special programs and recent news.

Lesson Tutor : Thematic Studies : Martin Luther King, Jr. - A rich K-12 resource for teaching school children about the holiday featuring lesson plans, activities, recommended reading, worksheets and downloadable coloring pages.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial - virtual tour

also see -> Black History Month