Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on American politics and his views about policy issues are a perennial topic of discussion ...

A delegation from the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will travel to Selma, Alabama on March 7 & 8 to commemorate ...

Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., spent more than 30 years resisting her father’s teachings.

The African American Museum of Philadelphia hosted a “Everyday Freedom Heroes” costume contest to highlight Black Americans’ ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s reflection on war remains deeply relevant as tensions escalate in the Middle East, reminding the world that violence cannot build a lasting peace.

A months-long construction project to replace the MLK Jr. Bridge in Grand Rapids begins Monday, closing the bridge and ...

The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned ...

Civil rights leader J.T. Johnson didn't know he had dyslexia and hid his illiteracy. Now with the help of an AI program, he's ...

King’s purpose was clear: Call America back to the moral claims of the Declaration. His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is, in many ways, a mid-20th-century commentary on 1776. He insisted the ideals of ...

While Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, he was also just a man who loved to eat this popular Southern dessert.

Martin Luther King Jr’s words highlight the power of love over hate, reminding us that only light can overcome darkness. Read his famous quote.