Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

On Monday, Jan. 19, Florida honors two historic figures with very different goals: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and ...

In his 39 years (1929-1968) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became one of the leading figures in the civil rights movement. On ...

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 ...

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 ...

This inspirational MLK trivia will help you remember the civil rights activist's lasting impact.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors a leader whose life was marked by profound dedication to equality and justice. Lesser-known ...

Discover the depth of J. Edgar Hoover's vendetta against Martin Luther King Jr. For years before Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, he was subjected to a campaign of intimidation by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI ...

Across Atlanta, there are places that helped shape Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s thinking and the civil rights movement, many ...

NPR revisits a series of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation interviews with a soft-spoken Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1961.

Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, reflects on his father's legacy and what he ...