Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."

The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.

Before you settle into your federally mandated day of action (or day of chillin,’ if that’s your groove), allow me to bestow upon you an inconvenient truth: The Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday is one of the worst things that happened to the man’s legacy. Let’s be clear: King was a radical.

President Donald Trump's inaugural benediction on the federal holiday that celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. included an homage to the civil rights leader's legacy. The prayer by a Michigan pastor heavily cited King's seminal “I Have a Dream” speech alongside the Declaration of Independence,

Rev Lorenzo Sewell's inaugural prayer echoed Martin Luther King Jr's legacy, invoking themes of freedom and hope for America under Trump's administration.

Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Morehouse has a long-standing tradition of excellence, and sartorial elegance is a powerful reflection of that.”

A Life,' spoke on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s 'Book of the Day' podcast about Martin Luther King Jr., and noted that MLK didn’t have plans to become a civil rights leader when he joined the Montgomery Bus boycott in 1965.

At the end of the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service, the Rev. A.R. Bernard Sr. invoked Charles Dickens as he pondered the significance of the holiday program coupled with the concurring inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

During 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and beyond, the NBA will honor Dr. Kings legacy through action that answers the needs of today. Ernie, Shaq, Kenny and Charles discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of TNT's doubleheader on Monday.