Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the world’s most famous 20th century figures. With all the commemorations in the form of breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and dinners named in his honor every ...

Sixty years ago, my father marched for freedom and equality. Martin Luther King Jr. led a generation of civil rights activists and advocates in pursuit of a more just future. Sixty years later, we are ...

More than a half century after his death, Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and written words continue to inspire people around the world. The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 on ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., minister, activist, and prominent leader in the civil rights movement, is remembered today for advancing civil rights through nonviolence. It has been more than 50 years ...

As summer unfolds and July 4 approaches, our thoughts turn to freedom, family, and the profound power of service. Together, our family—Martin, Arndrea, and our daughter Yolanda—invite you to join us ...

The annual "Freedom Rally and March" as part of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "We Have a Dream Celebration" was held Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in downtown ...

I was born in Atlanta during the evening hours on a Friday in late May. Days later, my parents brought me home, home to Stone Mountain. Since then, I’ve begrudgingly called this Atlanta suburb, born ...

I was honored to be invited to speak at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 13 in Dalton, Georgia. The theme was “Together We are the Dream” and, when I first heard it, it felt good. That’s ...

Faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and politicians gathered at the Boston Common on Saturday afternoon to honor the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s march from Roxbury to the historic ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- In Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood back in 1960, it was customary for crowds to gather and cheer the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field. But on June 19, 1960, thousands gathered ...

Judson L. Jeffries is a professor of African American and African studies at Ohio State University. He is a regular contributor to the Columbus Dispatch Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the ...