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Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King. Discover how their relationship, rooted in respect and commitment, strengthened the civil rights movement. Expert opinions and untold details.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses crowds during the March On Washington on August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. It was here where he gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
President Carter cemented their relationship into history in 1980 by designating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home and neighborhood as a national historic site.
On Monday, Jan. 16, Americans observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as a Civil Rights movement leader and his lifelong dedication to ...
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., pictured in 2018, uses the likeness of and a quote from King — and its founders had to paid King's estate about ...
The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a look back at 15 of his most powerful quotes, including the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech and more.
This story was originally published in 2020. For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name ...
President Carter cemented their relationship into history in 1980 by designating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home and neighborhood as a national historic site.