32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
60+ Years Later: Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Its Entirety
Related: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30 Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon Over 250,000 supporters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial over 60 years ago, where King spoke those powerful,
What's open and closed in Oregon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? See the list
As people prepare to celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on MLK Day in Oregon.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando: Events to celebrate, honor the holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Jan. 20, representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community.
Hundreds march to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
A motorcade guided the way with flashing red and blue lights. Hundreds marched from the University of New Mexico to Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque during the MLK Commemorative March
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at a Big Sunday community event
Helping to paint a school at the annual Day of Service, participating in a food drive to support a local organization, and showing your neighbors that you care in a variety of meaningful ways: Countless people have long observed Martin Luther King Jr.
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Before Washington: MLK’s famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech debuted in Detroit
I Have a Dream” — on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. But his D.C.
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White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
The draft of MLK's most famous speech lacked its most famous lines. The 'I Have a Dream' part was suggested by Mahalia Jackson as King neared the end of his 1963 speech at the Lincoln ...
MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday
For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of ...
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Students write about equality, hope, calls to action in Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest
Students across Greater Lansing had an opportunity to write about Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' speech and his ...
MLK Jr. Day: What to know about the holiday honoring civil rights leader
On the third Monday of January — close to King's Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and ...
Helene showed MLK Jr.'s dream 'can be fulfilled': WNC leaders, Gov. Stein in prayer breakfast
Mars Hill University's Jonathan McCoy spoke on the 'heartfelt acts of character' that arose in the wake of Tropical Storm ...
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MLK holiday experienced growing pains
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He ...
'I am the dream': FAMU interim President Timothy Beard gives address at MLK celebration
During Beard’s speech, he highlighted nonviolence, unity and love as three critical components that King strongly stood for.