Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an United States federal holiday celebrating the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  This year, we are observing this holiday on Monday, January 16^th, 2012.

Monday is more than just a day off from work or school. It is a day to honor a man’s civil rights legacy in this country.  Dr. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in Dr. King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. The holiday was signed into law in 1983, and it was first observed on January 20, 1986.

In honor and celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy,…

It is that time of year again when the City of Boston opens up their summer job registration process for Boston’s teenagers. Applications will be available starting February 1, 2012.

As the City of Boston's teen employment program, the Boston Youth Fund (BYF) provides thousands of Boston teens between the ages of 15 and 17 with job opportunities during the summer months. The Boston Youth Fund participants work in a variety of jobs within community, faith-based, and government agencies. Positions include administrative assistants, mural painters, camp counselors, peer leaders and many more. Last year, approximately 3,400 youth summer jobs were provided by the City of Boston.

In order for a Boston teenager to be considered for Youth Fund employment, they must apply through the website beginning February…