When Was Martin Luther King Jr. Born? Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. Originally, his name was Michael Luther King Jr. after his father. Michael Sr. eventually adopted ...

This story was originally produced by the Concord Monitor. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. Even though Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s alma mater, ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on American politics and his views about policy issues are a perennial topic of discussion ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - October 14, 1964. Martin Luther King, Jr., is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to achieving racial justice through non-violent action. King shared the $54,000 ...

The life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end segregation and racism through nonviolence earned ...

Canton held its inaugural commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1964 visit, featuring his cousin Joel King.

These historic addresses are of great importance as they document the personal and political development of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in Atlanta before becoming a ...

On Mar. 20, 1965, 3,200 civil rights demonstrators in Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr., began a historic march from ...

MIAMI — Martin Luther King Jr. is a part of Miami history. The civil rights activist born in Atlanta was a regular at The Hampton House, a small hotel for Blacks, Latinos, and Jews during segregation.

SELMA, Ala. (WCSC/CBS News) — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for protesting voter registration discrimination in Selma, Alabama, on Feb. 1, 1965. King was one of hundreds arrested ...

Written by North Lawndale native Willie Round, “Lawndale King” focuses on King’s advocacy but also helps audiences understand the person behind the icon. In January 1966 Martin Luther King Jr. moved ...