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 ...

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 ...

Fifty-six years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated while fighting for justice and equality. His death marked a pivotal moment in American history; however, his ...

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 ...

This photograph shows Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) greeting supporters in Baltimore after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Under King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining ...

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 ...

The Inland Empire came together Monday, Jan. 20, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with events that included a walk through Riverside. Riverside-area residents joined for the 30th Annual Dr.

University of Redlands students and community members shared their dreams and hopes for the future while honoring the legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at ...

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died, the King Center announced Monday. King, 62, died after a "valiant battle with prostate cancer," the King ...

President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James Earl Ray. The announcement came Thursday, Jan. 23, ...