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Despite the historically poor performance of the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons, over 15,000 fans attended their game on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with various reasons for their attendance including collecting bobbleheads, corporate events, and simply enjoying the game. The Pistons secured a rare win, and despite the teams' struggles, the fans were happy to watch an NBA game and escape the wintry weather for a few hours.
Kelly Clarkson honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day on The Kelly Clarkson Show with a cover of U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)," a song written by Bono about the late civil rights leader. The performance paid tribute to MLK's legacy and his impact on the civil rights movement, with Clarkson's rendition reflecting the song's message of hope and justice. This isn't the first time Clarkson has performed a U2 song on her show, having previously sung "Beautiful Day" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, art enthusiasts endured freezing temperatures to take advantage of free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, resulting in a long line wrapping around the block with an estimated wait time of an hour and 45 minutes. This was one of four "Open House" days at the museum, offering free entry to Massachusetts residents, and coincided with the last day of the sold-out "Fashioned by Sargent" exhibition showcasing the work of artist John Singer Sargent.
The U.S. Postal Service will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr Day (Monday, Jan. 15, 2024), and mail delivery will not run. Post offices will reopen at regular time on Tuesday, and mail delivery will resume. Additionally, the cost of a Forever Stamp will increase by 2 cents starting Jan. 21. The article also lists the remaining postal holidays for 2024.
Iowa Republicans have announced that their presidential caucuses will be held on January 15, 2024, making it the earliest date since 2012. Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann expressed confidence in the state's first-in-the-nation status after discussions with RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. The selection of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the caucus date raised questions, but Kaufmann stated that it was the earliest and most natural date and that it honors King's legacy. The date for Iowa's 2024 Democratic presidential caucuses has not yet been set, as state Democrats have opted to break from tradition and allow South Carolina Democrats to cast their votes first.