Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful message that light overcomes darkness and love conquers hate remains relevant. His life and ...

Who Was Martin Luther King Jr? Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mid-1950s.

Martin Luther King Jr. (Jan. 15, 1929–April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on ...

CINCINNATI — Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers a time to reflect on the civil rights leader's enduring impact and legacy through his activism and leadership. For Paul Booth Sr., that impact is deeply ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and Michigan state holiday celebrating one of the most famous civil rights icons, falls on ...

April 4 marks the 58th anniversary of the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis.

Historians at Morehouse College are using the week of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday to draw attention to how specific places across Atlanta helped shape his thinking and the civil rights ...

Memphis soul music became the “soundtrack of the modern Civil Rights Movement" as the city served as a bridge between the ...

A weekend of events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact and legacy wraps up on Monday, Jan. 19, with activities including a day of service, museum exhibits, a symphony concert and a peace ...

When Was Martin Luther King Jr. Born? Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. Originally, his name was Michael Luther King Jr. after his father. Michael Sr. eventually adopted ...