Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical

10 facts about Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr is remembered for his tireless work during the Civil Rights Movement and his dream that one day everyone would be treated as equals. A statue built in his memory now stands in Washington D.C. and each year, the third Monday in January is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American federal holiday.
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
Three Lessons From The Master: Martin Luther King, Jr.
How you can use repetition, rhetorical questions, and cadence the way MLK did to enhance the effectiveness of your presentations and speeches.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Son Reflects On Growing Up In The King Family
To hear the 'story of a blind date that changed the course of a life' check out the first episode of King's 'My Legacy Podcast' on iHeartRadio now!
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
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.
Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
After adopting the name, the reverend also changed his son’s name from Michael King Jr. to Martin Luther King Jr. The future rights leader was just five years old at the time. By the 1960s, in his prime, King Jr. traveled to East Berlin himself to preach and acknowledge the history of his name.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day collide for 3rd time in history: when were the others?
Federal holiday Martin Luther King Jr Day and Inauguration Day has overlapped for the third time in the long history of the United States.
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.
Oklahoma City honors Martin Luther King Jr. despite cold weather delays
Oklahoma City residents gathered to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events at the History Center and St. Paul's Cathedral, despite some delays due to cold weather.
Photos: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Durham Museum
An event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held at the Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Nezzie Hardges holds ...
‘A focus on our future, the people who will be leading our communities’: Martin Luther King Jr.‘s nephew visits local schools
The dream of Dr. King doesn’t stop now, just because Martin Luther King Jr. Day is over. Dr. King’s nephew was in Colorado ...
Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman seeks breakthrough for Black football coaches on Martin Luther King Day
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman felt more comfortable talking about the national championship his players have a ...