Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...

Born in 1929 in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther ... 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, eliminating legalized racial segregation in the United States. Also in 1964 at just age 35, King became ...

(a reference to the year the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed by Congress) to its design ... nonviolence around the statue. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is free to visit 24 hours ...

Few individuals have left an indelible mark on history as Martin Luther King Jr. did. A towering figure ... own communities or across the globe. Each act of resistance against injustice ...

The world discovered that Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped cover ... This wasn’t just any act of kindness; it was a beacon of change. King pointed out that it was ...

The family of Martin Luther King Jr. has expressed their deep emotional ... including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His work has had a profound and lasting ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly ... by various other organizations. The Congress of Racial Equality staked out much more militant ...

King delivered the keynote address at Old Dominion University during the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance on Tuesday ... “This is a time to act, to rise, to organize, to demand ...

The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering ...

20 marked the inauguration of our nation’s next president and the commemoration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy ... Rights Advancement Act to protect democracy, raising ...

With the expected release of the remaining JFK assassination files following President Donald Trump's executive order, here is a look back on the documents' original declassification timeline.

She was attacked by mounted police officers on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma. Her efforts, along with "Bloody Sunday," were ...