Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.

Activists and organizations are holding rallies leading up to MLK Day and convening meetings with state lawmakers to strategize on how to safeguard policies and avoid funding cuts to social service programs that largely support Black and Latino communities.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change will mark MLK Day with "moral reflection and prophetic response" amid uncertainty as President-elect Trump retakes office. Why it matters: This year,

Project New Village hosted their annual MLK Day of Service, inviting everyone to join them for what they call a “Community Workday.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also a National Day of Service. Here's some Hudson Valley volunteers and the causes close to their hearts.

Day on, not a day off. Here are several of the many Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events planned in metro Atlanta to pay homage to the civil rights legend. Honor: The King Center pays tribute with the Beloved Community Commemoration at Ebenezer Baptist Church and a community service project.