Originally, Martin was not his first name, it was actually Michael — his father, Martin Luther King Sr.’s, name was also originally Michael but after a trip to Germany, he

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would become the voice of the entire Black community let alone ...

Learn about this special holiday with our guide to MLK Day, including how to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings today and all year round.

(CNN) — Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. April 8, 1968 – Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a federal holiday to commemorate King, just four days after his ...

• Martin Luther King Jr. was an important leader and activist in the civil rights movement. • He was born Michael King Jr. on Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a multifaceted person with many talents and achievements, from celebrated writer to Nobel Prize winner. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize from the hands of Gunnar Jahn, Chairman of the Nobel Committee, in Oslo ...