Martin Luther King Jr. Childhood: The Early Life That Shaped the Leader
What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood like? Discover how his early life and education shaped the Civil Rights leader we honor today.
Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his biographer. On a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s Book of the Day podcast, Jonathan Eig,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and homilies and published five books. Meanwhile, the number of books written about King surely number in the thousands.
Philadelphians pay tribute to civil rights icon ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,
Hundreds march to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
A motorcade guided the way with flashing red and blue lights. Hundreds marched from the University of New Mexico to Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque during the MLK Commemorative March
MLK Day event at St. Paul’s Ordway seeks inspiration from the past
Among the speakers was Greg Cunningham, senior executive vice president and chief diversity officer with U.S. Bank as well as ...
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‘A greater nation’: Street renaming commemorates MLK speech in West Philly
Martin Luther King Jr. came to the city in August 1965 as part of a protest campaign targeting big cities up North. His visit included a stop in Mantua.
South Carolina First Steps promotes early literacy, encourages volunteerism as part of “MLK Week of Service”
South Carolina First Steps kicks off a statewide MLK Week of Service reading event for young children in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.
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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
Jonathan Eig is the author of “King: A Life,” winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed now for 39 years — the same length ...
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Please Touch Museum honors MLK Day by encouraging children to speak up
On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Please Touch Museum honored Dr. King’s legacy with stories and a video that ...
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‘Continue the march forward,’ Hochul tells Harlem faithful during MLK Day commemoration
Gov. Kathy Hochul honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Harlem on Monday during a visit to the Baptist ...
7 Things To Do On MLK Day Besides Tuning Into Trump’s Inauguration
Here are activities for one to give back and spread hope on MLK Day while not paying mind to who is taking over the oval.
MLK Day celebration returns to Roundhouse after five-year hiatus
For the first time in five years, Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy will be honored with a celebration at the Roundhouse on Monday. The celebration, set for noon to 1 p.m. at the Capitol ...