OHIO — In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared the third Monday in January as Martin Luther King, Jr., or MLK Day.  Since then, celebrations in his honor take place across the country. The holiday was celebrated in a variety of ways, online, across Ohio.

This year, the Akron Urban League hosted its annual "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast," where participants listened to readings of Dr. King's works.

"One of the things Dr. King stated back in 1962 sticks out to me: 'I do believe there is a difference between saying something and doing something. These words remain both wise and provocative as we strive to make a more diverse, welcoming and inclusive community," said H. Alan Rothenbuecher, the board chair of the Akron Urban League.

In Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hosted content on its YouTube channel throughout the day. The Hall of Fame celebrated Black rock artists with archival footage of performances and other artifacts.

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services hosted its annual "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission" event. The program honors three Ohioans and three Ohio businesses for their work keeping Dr. King's mission alive.

"This year's holiday honoring the great religious and civil rights leader is taking place during a time when our nation and our society are embroiled in conflicts that would've looked awfully familiar to Dr. King. So it seems especially appropriate for us to take time to remember what he taught us and to honor those Ohioans whose contributions to our common good honor his legacy," said Rev. Stephen Applegate of Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus.

There were several in-person events scheduled to take place across the state, but some were canceled because of the weather. Ohio University postponed the start of its weeklong celebration. It will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 18.