Stevie Wonder campaigns for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as federal holiday

Jan 19, 2026, 11:00 AM40

(Update: Jan 20, 2026, 3:36 AM)

Stevie Wonder

American musician (born 1950)

Martin Luther King Jr.

American civil-rights activist and leader, Nobel peace prize laureate (1929–1968)

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Stevie Wonder campaigns for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as federal holiday

Stevie Wonder's song 'Happy Birthday' played a key role in the campaign for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be recognized as a federal holiday.
The federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day 40 years ago amid societal changes and resistance from conservative political forces.
The legacy of King's holiday today is shaped by ongoing social justice movements that connect past struggles for civil rights with present challenges.

Stevie Wonder

American musician (born 1950)

Martin Luther King Jr.

American civil-rights activist and leader, Nobel peace prize laureate (1929–1968)

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