Danville community honors Martin Luther King Jr. with anti-violence march
Community members in Danville have already started observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march through the streets, part of the annual candlelight Stop the Killing march. Organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
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Guest Column: A leadership journey inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
Kiki Baker Barnes details how Dr. Martin Luther King's lasting lessons have carried her along in her own journey leading organizations.
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Marching for a dream: Tuscaloosa marks Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Hundreds gathered in downtown Tuscaloosa to observe the birthday of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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This Martin Luther King Jr. trip to South Carolina could’ve changed the course of history | Opinion
Martin Luther King Jr., who wrote parts of his “I Have a Dream” speech in South Carolina, was scheduled to be in Columbia on April 3, 1968, the day before he was killed.
The soul of America—from Martin Luther King to Trump
If U.S. Catholics seek to embrace Martin Luther King Jr.'s desire to "redeem the soul of America," we will also have to reclaim the soul of Catholicism, which is nothing less than a broad and inclusive love for all,
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files to be released
Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
MLK Day: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. & How To Uphold His Legacy For The Holiday #MLK
January 20 is the federally-recognized holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Here are ways to uphold his legacy.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
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King's message from decades ago still timely, relevant, SCLC speaker says
In October 1967, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ... Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 28th annual luncheon organized to celebrate King’s life and ...
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Who Are Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's Kids? All About the Racial Justice Activists' Family
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were the proud parents of four children. Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther ...
Meet Bayard Rustin, often-forgotten civil rights activist, gay rights advocate, union organizer, pacifist and man of compassion for all in trouble
Rustin and Randolph worked again in 1948 on a successful campaign to end segregation in the U.S. military under President Harry Truman. A pacifist, Rustin protested World War II by resisting the draft ...
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Before Montgomery, the Highlander Folk School trained leaders in nonviolent civil rights protest
Martin Luther King Jr., Pete Seeger, Charis Horton, Rosa Parks and Ralph Abernathy at Highlander Folk School in 1957. The Cumberland ridge of middle Tennessee may seem to be a far cry from the ...
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MLK Day Activities Are Happening All Over NE Ohio
As usual, institutions across the region celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday holiday MLKDAY by opening their doors ...
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Kilian: The unheeded wisdom of MLK’s 1967 speech in Wausau
Many residents are aware that Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in Wausau in the 1960s. But few have listened to the 1967 speech ...
Donald Trump sparks anger and conspiracy theories over his latest plans
US President Donald Trump has ordered the release of files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert ...
Order to declassify MLK assassination documents met with mixed reactions here in Atlanta
We've learned some are excited over the release while others want the King Family to get a look at them first.