This Monday, January 18 we will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. MLK Day became a federal holiday in 1986 and a National Day of Service in 1994. Given the horrifying events of the past week, it’s more important than ever to take time to honor MLK Day. We each have a responsibility to educate ourselves to be anti-racist. As a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion, I passionately believe in the importance of building a more tolerant, just, and inclusive world. There are many ways you can honor MLK Day and be inspired to serve your community. Here are some opportunities, events, and resources. Please feel free to add your thoughts and ideas in the comments.

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

• The National Day of Service for the President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will celebrate and honor the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
• MLK Day events and resources, Americorps
• Find numerous MLK Day of service volunteer opportunities, via California Volunteers & Californians For All
• Join the California Climate Action Corps, a new program led by California Volunteers and the Office of the Governor
• Find volunteer opportunities in your community or virtually via VolunteerMatch
• 7 Ways for Angelenos to Celebrate MLK Day with Kids
• Virtual volunteer opportunities, Catchafire

VIRTUAL EVENTS

• Stanford University will host a free, four-day webinar and documentary film festival starting Friday
• National Equity in Service virtual workshop, Sat. Jan. 16 & Sun. Jan. 17
• National Day of Racial Healing hosted by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Jan. 19 beginning at 3PM EST
• L.A. Works virtual MLK Day Food Insecurity and Race workshop and service project, Monday Jan. 18, 9:00-11:00
• Inland Empire Justice and Healing Circle
• Dartmouth virtual MLK celebration
• California African American Museum MLK Day virtual celebration
• A Musical Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., Sunday 4-6

RESOURCES

• 19 Resources and Ideas to Celebrate MLK Day of Service Virtually, Teach for America
• African American History, National Archives
• The King Center events and resources

FILMS

• Top 10 Films to Watch for MLK Day, Forbes
• 15 great movies for families to watch in honor of Black History Month, USA Today
• Ten “Must Watch” Black History Documentaries, PBS

BOOKS

• Ten Books To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Books in Honor of MLK Day
• 8 Great MLK Day Books For Every Kind of Reader
• 25 Must Read Books For Black History Month
• Black History Month Books