Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The world knows him as a civil rights leader, history maker, and the legacy of equality in America, but there are several facts about Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. that often go ...

Martin Luther King Jr was born in the United States of America to African American parents. At birth he was named Michael King, but his father later changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. When ...

Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, was born on January 15, 1929. While it would be impossible to encompass everything ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.

Stanford University celebrated the grand opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute on Monday ...

The Village SBC in Redlands commemorated the words and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, Jan. 15, with a youth history camp and event in honor of his birthday. The event, hosted by the church, ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before 250,000 people on the National Mall in Washington 54 years ago today. He spoke from a prepared text. He was nervous. The speech wasn't flat. It just wasn't ...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy emphasizes that true character is revealed during challenges, not comfort. His quote ...

The 43rd annual MLK Celebration will include a vendor fair from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 600 N. Garey Ave. The free event will also include a program with ...

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield has reopened its doors, five years after being set on ...