Martin Luther King Jr. was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta. He was a Baptist minister and social activist, who is known for his role in the civil rights movement, per History. King arranged and led key ...

For decades, the figure of Martin Luther King Jr. has been a symbol of struggle, hope, and justice worldwide. However, when it comes to his personal life, especially his relationship with Coretta ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Mall in Washington DC during the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963.. Photo: AFP via Getty Images If you’re in ...

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 ...

On the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, we remember not only his iconic speeches but the depth and radicalism of his work. Often sanitized in mainstream memory, King was ...

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. isn’t just about one day, or one specific month. Here are words to live by, always. Anyone can relate to this. From huge social issues to day-to-day problems, Dr ...

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate his 7 most important declarations, from the quintessential "I have dream" speech, to his hallmark calls to serve our fellow citizens. Browse the ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — Today, January 15th, marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice. Born in 1929, Dr. King dedicated his life to ...

The United States, although boasting a strong Catholic community, is not generally a Catholic nation. As such, many Americans do not have experience with the sanctified figures of Christendom. It has ...

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored in America on Jan. 20. A couple days earlier, the Broomfield Historical Society will celebrate the Civil Rights activist’s life with a ...