Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who is best known for his advocacy for racial equality and his effort to gain economic justice for poor people — and his use of ...

In this time of chaos, fear, and doubt, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words bring calm, clarity, and unity. January 15 should have been King’s 92nd birthday and Americans celebrated his legacy and ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, this year. Observed annually on the third Monday in January, the federal holiday is set aside to recognize civil rights leader, Martin Luther King ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Each quote is paired with historical context, showing how MLK's words still apply to today's justice movements. The list includes ...

Monday, Jan. 19 is the time people across the U.S. remember and honor slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. King, the country’s most visible advocate for voting and civil rights, was ...