Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday is set aside each year to recognize and honor civil rights ...

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 ...

1. “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” —“I Have a Dream,” 1963 2 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day! I thought it would be a good time to find some impactful quotes from presidential inaugural speeches and ...

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 ...

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 ...

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Here in Northeast Wisconsin, organizations and businesses held special events to spread Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of love. People of all races, ages and backgrounds listened ...

As America enters a pivotal election year, faced with a decision that will determine nothing less than the future of our country, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day offers us a moment to stop and reflect on ...