Danville community honors Martin Luther King Jr. with anti-violence march
Community members in Danville have already started observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march through the streets, part of the annual candlelight Stop the Killing march. Organized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference,
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
Ask Caray: What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do on his last visit to Louisville?
In this week's Ask Caray, WLKY's Caray Grace explores King's ties to Louisville, along with his last visit to the Derby City.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
Marching for a dream: Tuscaloosa marks Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Hundreds gathered in downtown Tuscaloosa to observe the birthday of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Day: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. & How To Uphold His Legacy For The Holiday #MLK
January 20 is the federally-recognized holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Here are ways to uphold his legacy.
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files to be released
Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.
This Charleston teacher inspired Martin Luther King Jr.
Tributes across the nation will honor Martin Luther King Jr., a man who inspired many. But who inspired him? It was Charleston SC educator Septima P. Clark.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo and affect 11 annual events, including Black History Month, which begins Saturday, and National Hispanic Heritage
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other annual historical or cultural events due to President Trump’s ban on diversity,
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King's message from decades ago still timely, relevant, SCLC speaker says
In October 1967, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ... Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s 28th annual luncheon organized to celebrate King’s life and ...
Wyatt Tee Walker: Chief strategist for Martin Luther King Jr. in the struggle for civil rights
Much of the civil rights movement is remembered through the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. There were a number of people who also made valuable contributions but aren’t known as well. Among them ...
Tuscaloosa Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter holds unity march to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Tuscaloosa chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.