Forgotten openly gay activist spearheaded the historic 1963 March on Washington, which had an estimated 250,000 attendees.

Wikimedia Commons/Warren K. Leffler, U.S. News & World Report The 1968 Poor People’s Campaign Martin Luther King Jr. planned ...

Yet, Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X still managed to become two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century.

Explore the pivotal role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of landmark legislation, Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.

The 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Movement March was held in south Bethlehem on Monday to commemorate the civil rights leader's legacy.

Martin Luther King Jr was born in the United States of America to African American parents. At birth he was named Michael King, but his father later changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. When ...

Special events are taking place all throughout the country, reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.

On this Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, we state our commitment to resist infringement on human rights. Dr. King said: “A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice.

"Martin Luther King was one of the greatest of our leaders in the 20th century," James Higgins, Executive Director of the Lehigh County Historical Society, said.

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. (left) and Rev. Ralph Abernathy (right), leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, are seen being hauled off to a paddy wagon by police following a demonstration in ...

MLK organized important parts of the Civil Rights Movement from New Orleans. Here's where he gave speeches, organized and ate in the city.

Realize the Dream is a remarkable movement inspired by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision to create a society rooted in peace, justice, equality, and love for all.