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

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a look back at 15 of his most powerful quotes, including the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech and more.

The College will host its 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation during the week of January 20, 2025. Events will be held throughout the week, with the main day of celebration occurring on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is honoring the legacy of the late Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events and activities for the campus and broader community. The university kicks off its annual MLK Jr. Day observance with a new Dr. Martin ...

Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.

During Martin Luther King Jr.'s years of public appearances, he visited S.C. 10 times between 1959 and 1967, favoring the Penn Center in as a special retreat.

WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures along with low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

This weekend kicks off a host of celebration events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The city of Jackson had its annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade at Freedom Corner. The parade included dozens of bands from the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans,

Annually, around the time of Monday’s federal holiday, there is a noticeable uptick in education and conversation about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most prominent ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as "a great ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always scheduled to take place ... Lee When the federal holiday was adopted in the 1980s, Mississippi and Alabama lawmakers opted to add it to an existing holiday ...