The Kings talked about why they believe people are still facing some of the same issues Dr. King was fighting against when he ...

Many of the people who advise me to emulate King oppose diversity, equity and inclusion — the principles King championed and ...

Constitution. All Rights Reserved. Just as a skyscraper comes into form beam by beam, a legacy takes on new shape with time. Herman Jerome “H.J.” Russell broke racial and economic barriers 70 years ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

Community members gathered for a screening of “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” followed by a panel discussion as part of the MSU ...

Each year on the third Monday of January, our nation observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day to learn about and reflect on the ...

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...

A new independent film delves into a question that has sparked discussions among neighbors, friends, and families for years: Why are streets named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often located ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is ...

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The reason why may shock you. Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. was on a multinational trip in 1934 with the Baptist World Alliance when he had the idea, according to 1517. He had joined with the Fifth ...

He became the congregation’s co-pastor in 1960 alongside his father, Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. He remained in that role until his death, and his funeral was held at the church. The church is now ...