Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.
Powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s message endures
The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through
Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
After adopting the name, the reverend also changed his son’s name from Michael King Jr. to Martin Luther King Jr. The future rights leader was just five years old at the time. By the 1960s, in his prime, King Jr. traveled to East Berlin himself to preach and acknowledge the history of his name.
Today is MLK Day – How to Celebrate the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. | VIDEO
MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and legacy.
Treasure Coast parades celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin, Indian River and St. Lucie counties held parades and other celebrations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Reminisce on Martin Luther King Jr.'s only visit to Omaha
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to town. King was in town to attend the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress. Dr. O. Clay Maxwell, a New York pastor, was elected president of the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress.
Augusta community gathers for Martin Luther King parade
The Augusta community gathered on Saturday for the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. The parade was supposed to happen on Jan. 18, but was postponed due to winter weather. The parade stared at 1 p.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade scheduled for Saturday afternoon
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Wyatt Tee Walker: Chief strategist for Martin Luther King Jr. in the struggle for civil rights
Much of the civil rights movement is remembered through the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. There were a number of people who also made valuable contributions but aren’t known as well. Among them ...
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Lawmakers reflect on the political strategy behind the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
It is impossible to overlook the pivotal role Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played not only as the moral compass of the Civil Rights Movement but also as its strategic and political ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. march in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Movement March was held Monday in south Bethlehem. Just before noon, marchers braved frigid temperatures to walk from the Comfort Suites on West ...
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: US Army Garrison Humphreys Commemorates a Civil Rights Legend
On Monday, January 21st, the United States Army Garrison Humphreys community came together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day festivities celebrate female Civil Rights leaders
At the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center Monday morning, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Westside Coalition ...
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Martin Luther King's day: US celebrates civil rights champion
The US will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, recognized as a National Day of Service. King, known for his role in the Civil Rights movement and his advocacy for nonviolence ...