12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.
How Montgomery area plans to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Defining the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is no simple matter, especially in Montgomery. King lived and breathed here. He preached, marched, laughed, cried and dreamed here as he developed a foundation for his global message of peace and equality.
Here's a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in and around Milwaukee in 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.
Dr. Martin Luther King honored with multiple events
Numerous events are scheduled to honor the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next week.
Jimmy Carter Lived Out Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream, MLK's Daughter Says
MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.
ETSU to host series surrounding legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, but ahead of that, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is helping honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. The Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center will begin a series of programs and events commemorating the life and work of MLK.
When is MLK Day? Here are events in central Iowa celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
In the coming weeks, central Iowa and the rest of the United States will celebrate and honor the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Virgil Wood, Civil Rights icon who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has died
Dr. Wood was among the Houstonians who knew King and worked with him for years as he led the Civil Rights movement before his assassination.
When Motown Records collaborated with Martin Luther King Jr.
Motown founder Berry Gordy reached out to Martin Luther King Jr. to see if the record label could help the civil rights leader in his cause for equality. “I saw Motown much like the world he was fighting for — people of all races and religions,
Ensemble offers concert to honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Every January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Junior Day, and a group of Tampa Bay musicians has found a unique way to use their talents to honor the civil rights leader.
Jimmy Carter’s life intersected with slavery’s legacy. His record on Civil Rights is complicated
Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy ...
Jessie Jackson Jr., Xernona Clayton to speak at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial breakfast in Woodlawn
The Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Howard County is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Celebration, featuring appearances from civil rights leaders Jessie Jackson Jr. and ...