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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

King’s purpose was clear: Call America back to the moral claims of the Declaration. His “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is, in many ways, a mid-20th-century commentary on 1776. He insisted the ideals of ...

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

Martin Luther King Jr.’s bold quest to fight for peace across the nation and for all people to be treated equally led to the Civil Rights Movement. Although his acts of selflessness cemented his name ...

For decades, the figure of Martin Luther King Jr. has been a symbol of struggle, hope, and justice worldwide. However, when it comes to his personal life, especially his relationship with Coretta ...

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 ...

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 ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made his second and final visit to the Holy City in the summer of 1967. The Civil Rights leader spoke to a crowd of about 3,000 people at ...

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Two years ago, a fire destroyed the historic Camden home where ...