1968 at just 39 years old Bettmann Archive/Getty To many of us, Martin Luther King Jr. was a mega-force for the Civil Rights movement — a prolific speaker whose talent for oration and passion ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have ...

the son of the legendary slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., talked to PEOPLE about what it was like spending the first 10 years of his life living in the same house as the man who ...

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the late civil rights icon, falling on a Monday this year, Michigan residents hoping to run errands or conduct business may be out of luck.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent activist in the civil rights movement of America, He was one of the central figures of the movement until his death in 1968. In honour of his great ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader. MLK Food Drive: In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the city ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will coincide with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump this year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honors the pastor and civil rights activist on what would be ...

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday at events around the nation. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism ...

With the upcoming holiday and three-day weekend, you might be wondering how Martin Luther King Jr. Day will impact day-to-day services and whether businesses will close for the day. Martin Luther King ...