Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Below is a transcript of his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. NPR's Talk of the Nation ...

Each quote is paired with historical context, showing how MLK’s words still apply to today’s justice movements. The list includes both iconic and lesser-known quotes, offering a deeper look into MLK’s ...

Editor's Note: This story was orignially published on npr.org on Feb. 7, 2024. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, is so ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Aug. 28, 1963. (AP ...

Two days ago, the calendar marked the actual birth date of what was the 97th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Because of the now celebrations of certain holidays on the closest Mondays, ...

Today, the United States celebrates the 97th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. His acclaimed “I Have a Dream” speech delivered in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28, 1963, still rings true with its ...

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please enjoy this excerpt from one of the most famous American speeches ever made. "I have a dream that one day this nation will ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a new documentary from an NC State professor explores the inspiration behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his research, ...

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please enjoy this excerpt from one of the most famous American speeches ever made. “I have a dream that one day this nation will ...

(WGN) — On Aug. 28, 1963, 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. That day, National Park Service ranger Gordon “Gunny” ...