King took a trip to Memphis in 1968 to raise awareness and support for Black sanitation workers who were underpaid and working in substandard conditions. The trip led to King’s "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech,

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

From a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to MLK Days of Service, here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.