Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist and political philosopher who became one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ... It acknowledges the progress made since the civil rights movement of the 1960s while confronting the systemic challenges and inequities that persist.

A new documentary from Stevie Wonder will explore his role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.

Arndrea Waters King, Martin Luther King III, Russ Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, and Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells place a new wreath in front of Room 306 where Martin ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a civil rights discussion at the White House, January 18, 1964. JT Vintage/ZUMA Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs.

Each year, the National Civil Rights Museum honors Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, the day he was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the museum. The evening event was ...

Time Studios and Stevie Wonder’s Eyes ‘n’ Sound are partnering to produce a feature doc chronicling the cultural, political, ...

In the midst of the passing of the Civil Rights Act, as it was being filibustered on the Senate floor, Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X crossed paths on Capitol Hill.

I implore those exercising their right to peaceful assembly to indeed follow the lead of one king: Martin Luther King, Jr.