Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.

Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. King was a tireless advocate for equality and is best known for his message of peaceful ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a ...

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is commemorating the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. This year's theme, "How Long, Not Long," is taken from King's famous ...

This week, we commemorate the anniversary of the 1968 assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most iconic figures in American history, known for his tireless fight against ...

Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his urgent call for justice, equality, and peace. His words continue to inspire and challenge us today.

April 4th is the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death. North Jersey residents recalled their personal encounters with the legendary civil rights leader Theodora Lacey still displays ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...

On April 4, 1968, Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook the civil rights movement but also cemented his legacy ...

In this edition of “ History Today,” we delve into three crucial events that occurred on April 4: the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the founding of Microsoft, and the first implantation ...