"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power ...

His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long ...

Maryland’s participation in the Coretta Scott King Classic is an opportunity to honor the family legacy and emphasize women’s ...

The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first ...

Three Omaha-area residents have been recognized for representing the diverse and inclusive vision of civil rights leader Dr.

Donna Brazile makes sense of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy as President Biden leaves office and President Trump takes ...

MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

Bernice King urges people to honor MLK's legacy beyond a day, focusing on his teachings and work. King Center plans events leading up to MLK Day.

There was singing, dancing, unity, and joy Sunday night as five couples were honored for continuing the work of Dr. Martin ...

Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, ...