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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Trump announced that he'll declassify any remaining files from the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He signed an executive order at the White House Thursday.
Trump orders release of files on JFK, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations
President Trump ordered the public release of classified files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.
Tuscaloosa Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter holds unity march to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Tuscaloosa chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be celebrated this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther ... Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and leading the 1963 March on Washington. The holiday ...
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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 ...
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King's message from decades ago still timely, relevant, SCLC speaker says
Darrell Davis, a Roanoke native and vice president of enterprise business transformation for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, ...