Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t ...

The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin ...

Before Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches, and peacefully fought to change the world, he was just a kid navigating life in the segregated South. His early years were a mix of love ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of an icon of America's civil rights movement, is this month. The holiday, observed annually on the third Monday of ...

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come together ...

This year, the King family is commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 96th birthday. His daughter, Dr. Bernice King, continues to shine a light on her parents' mission through her work as an ...