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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a 'Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,' Says Biographer
In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader who really does not like conflict.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be celebrated 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.
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.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Connecticut? Supermarkets, banks, more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so some businesses will be closed in Connecticut. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
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.
What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Massachusetts? Supermarkets, banks, more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, so some businesses will be closed in Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know.
Local events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
There are many events scheduled in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights leader is remembered each year with a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...