"Never lose faith, never lose hope, but hope is not a strategy" was the big theme Monday during the Atlantic City NAACP's Martin Luther King Jr. observance.

COLUMBIA — On a frigid morning, several members of the Columbia NAACP and other community members gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial at Battle Gardens to pay homage and honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. Dedicated in 1993, the memorial remains a symbol of King's legacy.

Marchers make their way along Martine Luther King Jr. Way during an annual Peace and Unity march to honor the legacy of late civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Merced, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

A ceremony honoring Martin Luther King Jr. calls for continued advocacy for equality and justice, urging community involvement in the fight against racism.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome-Tioga NAACP observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a celebration of his life and legacy at United Presbyterian Church.

JACKSON, Tenn. — There was a full day of events held by the Jackson-Madison County branch of the NAACP. Many people gathered at the T.R. White Sportsplex Monday morning for a celebration of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which started with a breakfast.

During the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, city leaders and organizers express hope as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

In spite of the temperatures that were lower than usual, activities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day continued on Monday.

Listeners were challenged to persevere through hardships and live up to their own potential as “dreamers” during two events commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Steubenville Martin Luther King Jr.

The “Waverly Two” - Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne were accused of killing Officer Allen Gibson in Sussex County in 1998. They've maintained their innocence.

On Monday, dozens gathered at the El Pueblo History Museum in Pueblo to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and carry on his legacy of advocating for change and inspiring others.