A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on the U.S. has barely waned since his assassination on April 4, 1968. A Baptist minister, ...

The dramatic events of June 1964 in St. Augustine helped break a U.S. Senate filibuster and pass the Civil Rights Act.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech is well known, but there are several other key speeches that ...

On Monday, Jan. 19, all locations of the Delaware County District Library will be closed to celebrate the life and legacy of ...

The nation today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal observance honoring King’s profound impact while also ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy isn’t a museum piece; it’s unfinished business, says a commentator — and it’s time now to ...

Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, reflects on his father's legacy and what he ...

This article and interview originally appeared in All About History magazine issue 96. "The Sword And The Shield" by Dr Peniel E Joseph is available from Basic Books. They didn't hold high public ...

The Nonfiction Author Series consists of four separate author presentations — each with a hot/cold buffet breakfast and a book signing by the author.