The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon.

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

The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement ...

Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how ...

Alabama. They met through a mutual friend the year prior and were married for 15 years. 8. The Kings had four children: ...

Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed on MLK Day 2024: Post office – Closed. No mail will be delivered on Jan. 20th. Post offices will be closed. National parks -Open with free admission on ...

King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

WVTM 13 archival footage of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. Sign up for our Newsletters. Birmingham Indivisible held the ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place on the third ... Lee When the federal holiday was adopted in the ...

The Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest asked students to consider King's challenge: “What are you doing for others?” Here ...

Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and ...