Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, marks the birthday of the civil rights leader and activist. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to a dream of equality and challenged the nation to not judge people by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. In 1994, Congress designated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a National Day of Service, so this year is the 30th anniversary of this commemoration. The theme this year, “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” encourages individuals to dedicate the day to community service in remembrance of Dr. King’s remarkable legacy and to instill his principles of unity and equity throughout the world.