How Montgomery area plans to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Defining the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is no simple matter, especially in Montgomery. King lived and breathed here. He preached, marched, laughed, cried and dreamed here as he developed a foundation for his global message of peace and equality.
From art to marches and discussions to speeches, Martin Luther King Jr. to be remembered
The South Bend area will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in a variety of ways this year. Take part in a day of service on Jan. 20 or attend one of the following events to remember this great minister, activist and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement.
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a 'Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,' Says Biographer
In an interview published by NPR’s Book of the Day podcast on Jan. 3, writer Jonathan Eig, who authored the biography 'King: A Life,' said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was "a protest leader who really does not like conflict.
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? Everything to know about the federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the legacy of the American civil rights icon, is this month. Here's what you should know.
Today in Chicago History: Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. moves to the city’s West Side
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service,
UMass Dartmouth will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King: How to join the celebration
UMass will host its annual special event honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with live music and more. Here's how to join.
America in '68: The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 2)
The peaceful figurehead of the Civil Rights movement in the early 1960s, Dr Martin Luther King had inspired hundreds of thousands to demand equal rights for African Americans. But by 1968, the once uniting leader seemed to be losing popularity,
Martin Luther King service set Sunday, Jan. 19
The MLK Dream Committee will have a commemorative service Sunday, January 19, 2:30 p.m. at Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church located at 1870 Wilson Chapel Road.
List of New Orleans events celebrating Martin Luther King Day
Officials with the City of New Orleans Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Commission announced the upcoming lineup of events set to honor the late Civil Rights leader.
Honoring MLK Jr. in Michigan. What to know about the federal holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the civil rights icon, falls on Jan. 20, 2025. Here's what to know.
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PRESS ROOM: Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nears
Rev. Al Sharpton leads events in Washington, DC and New York City to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and fight for ...
As MLK holiday nears, Bernice King urges people to really focus on his teachings
As the holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his daughter is urging people to ...
Jessie Jackson Jr., Xernona Clayton to speak at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial breakfast in Woodlawn
The Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Howard County is set to host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Celebration, featuring appearances from civil rights leaders Jessie Jackson Jr. and ...
Iconic Arizona Black community leader and pastor Warren Stewart Sr. is retiring
Pastor Warren Stewart Sr., who led the fight for a paid state MLK Day holiday, is retiring after nearly 50 years at the helm ...