The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

This inspirational MLK trivia will help you remember the civil rights activist's lasting impact.

The dramatic events of June 1964 in St. Augustine helped break a U.S. Senate filibuster and pass the Civil Rights Act.

The nation today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal observance honoring King’s profound impact while also ...

Thursday marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., with Connecticut hosting celebrations across the state up until the calendar holiday on Monday. Check out our list of events, organized ...

One of America’s most sensible Democrats has taken aim at one of the most noxious developments in progressive politics: the ...

I’m here to make trouble – good trouble. Good trouble is what we need now because we are in the fight of our lives. The fight ...

St. Augustine's racial clashes in the summer of 1964 led directly to the busting of a filibuster and passage of the Civil Rights Act.

Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing ...

Discover the powerful role of the Black Press in the Civil Rights Movement and how it amplified Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ...

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs speaks during a wreath laying ceremony following a march from the New York State Museum to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Lincoln Park in h ...