How Martin Luther King Jr. Was Haunted by An Attempted Assassination
In September 1958, while promoting his first book at a Harlem, New York, bookstore Martin Luther King Jr was stabbed in the chest by a woman with a letter opener. The woman, a housekeeper named Izola Curry,
‘Darkness at Midnight:’ Boston University, City of Boston commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ten days after what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 96 birthday, around 250 people gathered at Boston University for an event meant to highlight the lesser-known aspects of King’s legacy.
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
What a Latter-day Saint apostle said about Martin Luther King Jr.’s insight on the Good Samaritan
Elder Gary E. Stevenson was in Washington on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
City Year Chicago Day of Service at South Side school honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AmeriCorps members and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor the work of Dr. King, beautifying Orville T. Bright Elementary School in the South Deering neighborhood.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
Donald Trump orders declassification of assassination files for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more
Since the reveal, MLK’s family acknowledged Trump’s latest move in an official statement on social media. “Today, our family has learned that President Trump has ordered the declassification of the remaining records pertaining to the assassinations,
Martin Luther King Jr's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr's family has addressed Donald Trump's executive order to declassify files associated with the assassination of the activist, former President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Sen.
Connecticut youth highlighted at Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s March and Bell ringing Ceremony in Cheshire
State and local leaders gathered with community members in Cheshire Saturday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s ...
Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated on Staten Island this week with leadership brunch and day of service
The Staten Island Black Heritage Family, founded by Minnie Graham, co-hosted the second annual Martin Luther King Day ...
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Tallahassee gears up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with parade, festival and music
Tallahassee is ready to celebrate the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with several days of events honoring his ...
Trump orders release of JFK, MLK assassination documents. When will they see the light of day?
An executive order by Donald Trump demands the nation's security organizations create plans to release confidential records ...