Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader: "Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude"

The necessity for activism against injustice can inspire hope, especially in today's climate of division, through Martin ...
The Seattle Times

The life of Martin Luther King Jr.

A tribute to Dr. King, through stories of his life, photographs of the times in which he lived, and perspectives from politicians, activists, and ordinary citizens on his tremendous legacy.
PBS

Lesson plan: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech as a visionary text

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Students will examine why the speech was a defining moment ...
WBUR

How Rev. Jesse Jackson's approach to civil rights differed from Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s

Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd looks at how the different ideas and tactics of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Jesse Jackson impacted the direction of the Civil Rights Movement. Peniel Joseph, ...

Springfield College professor’s book explores civil rights struggle of Fla. city

SPRINGFIELD — A chance discovery in Springfield College’s archives led a local professor on a yearslong quest to write about a lesser-known chapter in the nation’s Civil Rights Movement. There, Martin ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Malcolm and the Civil Rights Movement

Initially scornful of King and his strategies, Malcolm later began to recognize the worth of — and even began tentative ...
c-span

On This Day: The Assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader and clergyman Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot while staying at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, ...