Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He ...

1929-1968 In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president. That ...

Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and ...

activists and others took years. Here’s what you need to know about how Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday. This year, the inauguration falls on the same day. The holiday is ...

ASHEVILLE — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County is proud to commemorate 44 years of keeping Dr. King’s dream and legacy alive. This year’s events ...

The college used this moment to highlight people within the community through cultural performances and awards.

Discover facts about the first official MLK March in 1987 including 2 famous attendees, plus why San Antonio hosts what's ...

CANTON − A group of Canton residents made history five decades ago when they organized the state's first known public celebration to honor the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 20 ...

The theme for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon to be held at the Clarion Hotel on Monday, Jan. 20 is “We Won’t Go Back … Unity=Strength.” Guest speaker for the luncheon is Kisun Peters.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day fall on the ... Metro is bulking up service and opening early for the inauguration while closing serval stations to accommodate security parameters ...