Weekend Planner: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and More

Whether it's reflecting on the civil rights leader's contributions to our nation, exploring a winter wonderland or meeting the author of "Detroitland," there are plenty of activities on tap in our area.

This weekend's cold weather – starting with snow showers and a low of 22 degrees today, according to a National Weather Service forecast – may inspire area residents to stay indoors and reflect on one of our nation's most inspirational leaders, Martin Luther King Jr., who will be honored with a federal holiday Monday. Several communities are marking the holiday with events, assemblies and peace marches. Roosevelt Primary School in Ferndale, for example, is planning a Peace Walk on Friday and an MLK Peace Walk is planned Monday at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield. Also, doors open at 7 a.m. Monday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, which is offering a commemorative breakfast and a day of …

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