During the service, several individuals and teams were honored for embodying Dr. King’s values in meaningful ways.

In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories ...

As it has for many years, the Yakima Valley is joining the rest of the nation this weekend in commemorating the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The late civil rights leader — slain by a ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader who fought alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president, has died at 84.

A long, anticipatory silence in Gov. Thomas Johnson High’s auditorium on Thursday was broken by an intricate combination of claps, stomps and snaps. Walkersville High School’s step dance team members ...

Pictured at the Indiana County NAACP’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Luncheon on Saturday are, from left, in the front row, Indiana County NAACP President Carolyn Princes and ...

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil-rights activist who helped end segregation in the US. Martin wasn't his given name: He was born Michael King Jr., after his father. At 35, he became the ...

As we continue to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, community champions are being honored for their unwavering hard work and dedication to improving the Lowcountry. At ...

From Sen. Raphael Warnock to Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia officials and former Atlanta mayors remember Jesse Jackson as a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The NAACP Norwich Branch, NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth Council and Norwich Free Academy have announced plans for the 41st annual ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader. MLK Food Drive: In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the city of ...

Dozens of community members and public officials packed the First Unitarian Universalist Church for the Indiana County NAACP’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Luncheon on Saturday ...