A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most iconic speeches. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses crowds during the ...

The two Civil Rights leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice ...

In 1986, the United States established Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, ensuring that his dream of justice and unity continues to resonate.

legislation was drafted to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but it would be another 15 years before King was recognized with a day and even longer for all of the United States to recognize it ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader and icon of the civil ... was a passionate call to action that delved into the economic issues in the United States. In it, he speaks of money as a means ...

This year, on Jan. 20, as we honor and participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, it is also inauguration day in the United States. In this moment of political transition ...

On Jan. 20, nearly four decades after its first iteration in 1986, the United States will recognize and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commemorating the life, legacy and humanitarian ...

In 1967, as the United States was at war in Vietnam, American civil rights activists were fighting their own battles at home. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed the war in his April 4 ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated this year on ... segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. Celebrate his legacy by participating in these events ...

ATLANTA — More than 50 new United States citizens are celebrating following their naturalization ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park on Tuesday morning. Channel 2′s ...