“The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission congratulates these outstanding Ohioans for working to fulfil the dreams and ideas of Dr. King,” said Christina Rodriguez, chair of the Commission. “This year’s award winners are selfless, servant-led leaders who go the extra mile and place others before their own needs.” ...

The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is a statewide advocate of Dr. King's principles of nonviolence. The Commission strives to carry out Dr. King's dream of service to others throughout the entire year through various events.

Jan 20, 2025 · Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission announced the winners of the annual Ohio MLK Awards on Monday.

Jan 16, 2025 · The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission hosts the Commemorative Celebration annually to recognize the service and achievements of Ohio residents and organizations keeping Dr. King's dream alive and advancing his philosophy of nonviolent social change.

Jan 10, 2025 · On Jan. 11, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ohio Northern University. And while you can listen to his speech , you can also see a life-size bronze cast statue of him on the campus. The statue shows Dr. King speaking from a podium and was created by …

Jan 16, 2025 · The event is hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission within the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.

Jan 3, 2025 · His commitment to seeking racial, social, and economic justice through non-violent struggle benefited not only the victims of oppression, but society as a whole. Annual awards lift both concrete achievements and the continuing spirit of King's dreams for this nation and Ohio. Watch the 2024 Annual MLK Commemorative Celebration on The Ohio ...

Jan 18, 2025 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, and several events throughout central Ohio are honoring King with keynote speeches, marches, service projects and more....

Jan 20, 2025 · Each year, Ohio University celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the month of January. The 2025 celebration aims to embody the theme: Marching Forward: Using Dr. King's Teachings to Heal a Divided Nation.

16 hours ago · Ohio University Eastern celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during its annual MLK Writing Contest Celebration on Feb. 29.. This inspiring event, held on campus, honored the winners of the 2025 contest and provided an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on Dr. King’s teachings of equality, justice and nonviolence.