1948 – Is ordained a Baptist minister. 1954 – Becomes the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. December 1, 1955 – Seamstress and civil rights activist Rosa Parks refuses to ...

These historic addresses are of great importance as they document the personal and political development of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in Atlanta before becoming a ...

Communities across the country will soon honor the life and legacy of an American civil rights icon. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday. Like the civil rights movement itself, the ...

MIAMI — Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami history. The civil rights activist born in Atlanta was a regular at The Hampton House, a small hotel for Blacks, Latinos, and Jews during segregation.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s activism in St. Augustine, Florida, was crucial to passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Local protests, known as the St. Augustine Movement, escalated after four Black ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Jan. 15, but Americans will have to wait a little longer for the annual day honoring the civil rights leader. When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026? The holiday, ...

King’s father changed both of their names from Michael to Martin Luther in honor of the protestant reformer. Youngest person, at the time, to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Author of five books, published ...