Montgomery. The first big test of King’s philosophy—or of his operating technique—came in 1955, after he had married a ...

Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, ...

A North Dakota man who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and later served as the state’s insurance commissioner and labor ...

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

Like the civil rights movement itself, the federal holiday didn't come together seamlessly. It wasn't officially adopted ...

Martin Luther King Jr. married Coretta Scott King in 1953. They had four children: Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter, and Bernice.

Rev. King’s crusade against racial injustice was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, a freedom fighter, credited with leading India’s ...

This inspirational MLK trivia will help you remember the civil rights activist's lasting impact.

Ordained as a Baptist minister, the Civil Rights leader was well-versed in the church fathers, quoting St. Augustine in his ...

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

In 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was behind bars in Alabama as a result of his continuing crusade for civil rights.

A photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. waving out a window adorns the exterior of the King Legacy Apartments at 16th Street and Hamlin Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood on Jan. 16, 2018.