While it would be impossible to encompass everything King accomplished in a mere list, we’ve compiled a few intriguing facts that might pique your ... boxer Muhammad Ali mailed to a jailed Dr. Martin ...

Martin Luther King Jr was born in the United States of America to African American parents. At birth he was named Michael King, but his father later changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. When ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would ...

Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. King was a tireless advocate for equality and is best known for his message of peaceful ...

1.) On June 23, 1963, the “Walk to Freedom” took place in Detroit, in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other dignitaries led 125,000 people down Woodward Avenue to a rally at Cobo Hall. 2.) One co ...

What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Over a half-century ago, Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis to support and bring attention to a strike by more than ...

Yolanda Renee King never met her grandfather, but she’s always felt a connection to MLK Jr. Jason Mowry/Getty ; Martin Mills/Getty Yolanda Renee King is following in her grandfather’s footsteps. The ...