Martin Luther King Jr. Was ‘A Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,’ Says Biographer
A Life,’ spoke about the civil rights leader in an interview with NPR Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig.
12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.
We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.
Fatal crash reported on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW in Atlanta
A fatal crash is under investigation in the 2000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW, near Peyton Road SW, in northwest Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Jimmy Carter Lived Out Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream, MLK's Daughter Says
MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.
What You Can Do to Honor the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential and inspirational figures of the twentieth century. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, King’s life, tragically cut short when he was assassinated in Memphis on April 4,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When is it this year?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — or MLK Day — is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January. MLK Day became a federal holiday in 1994, but has been observed by Americans since January 1986, when it was first officially celebrated, per the Observance Calendar from the Department of Defense Education Activity site.
MLK RVA Community Celebration will honor Martin Luther King Jr. at historic Richmond church
Instead, he is The president-elect's historic sentencing on Friday, Jan. 10, did not result in any real penalty for his crimes Notre Dame advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Thursday night stunk really badly for one person in particular.
Here's a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in and around Milwaukee in 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.
Baldwin County sets Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations
Baldwin County’s 38th annual celebration and march for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will take place in Foley and Bay Minette, respectively. According to a news release from the Baldwin County Martin Luther King Jr.
Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Dayton Metro Library
The Dayton Metro Library is holding events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At the West Branch, they will be doing stories and crafts about “peace, diversity, inclusion and equality,” the library says.
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Dr. Virgil Wood, Civil Rights icon who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has died
Dr. Wood was among the Houstonians who knew King and worked with him for years as he led the Civil Rights movement before his ...
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April 1968: Benjamin Mays ’20 delivers final eulogy for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
With them the time was always ripe to do that which was right and that which needed to be done. Too bad, you say, that Martin Luther King Jr. died so young. I feel that way, too. But, as I ...
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Florence gears up for 26th annual MLK Day Freedom march
The 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Freedom March will return to Florence on Monday, Jan. 20, beginning at 10 a.m.