Coretta Scott King is often remembered as a devoted wife and mother, yet she was also a committed activist in her own right.

Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an excerpt from his new book 'What Is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of ...

Located on the northwest rim of the Tidal Basin, this 30-foot granite memorial pays homage to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everything from its address at 1964 Independence Ave.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew. King, whose birthday is a national holiday, came dozens of times to Florida. As early as February 1958, King made a rousing speech at Bethel AME Church in Miami to ...

President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House with an announcement celebrating Black icons.

Ripon College student Gary G. Yerkey was among 10 from the college eager to join the march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice. By Martin Luther King, III, chairman of the board of the ...

During Black History Month, I reflected on the work of Martin Luther King Jr.'s work, especially his famous speeches and essential writings.

And those words were never more true than in June 1958 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to town. King was in town to attend the National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress.

King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...