Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.

"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.

Milwaukeeans can celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by attending speeches, performances, volunteer events and other family-friendly events planned throughout the city.