Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
Michiganders honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on Detroit: "Our focus is on helping people"
Nearly 60 years after his death, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continue to be honored and celebrated by the next generation.
Elwood Watson: What would Martin Luther King Jr. stand for today?
This month, as they have for almost 40 years, millions of Americans will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was indisputably one of the most iconic historical figures of the
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
Cavs honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. during game vs. the Phoenix Suns (photos)
The Cavs honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday for their 3:30 p.m. game vs. Phoenix at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The MLK Day program emphasized one of King’s famous quotes: “The time is always right to do what is right.
OC Food Bank hosts volunteers for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Volunteers of all ages gathered to assemble food boxes for food-insecure families in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.
Communities across northern Wisconsin gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Communities across northeastern Wisconsin celebrated the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. The Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) held its inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration,
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1962 visit to Dartmouth College remembered as 'life-changing'
"One of the great tragedies of life is that more often men seek to live in monologue rather than dialogue," the civil rights icon said at Dartmouth.
Fill A Heart 4 Kids hosts Day of Service for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lake Forest
This year’s Fill a Heart 4 Kids Martin Luther King experience took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at The Gloria Dei Center, located in the Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, on Westleigh Road in Lake Forest.
Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas commemorates life and Chicago impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote speech in Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall Tuesday night. Thomas’ keynote speech was the culmination of a series of MLK Commemoration events hosted by Northwestern.
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At annual breakfast, professor and playwright reflects on the near-death experience and conversation that changed Martin Luther King Jr.’s life
Even an activist as legendary as Martin Luther King Jr. needed someone to help him up sometimes, and that was never more true ...
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Eye on the Y: School of Family Life professor publishes research on family favoritism, Martin Luther King Day Walk of Life and Winter Welcome
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the BYU’s Multicultural Student Services is hosting a Walk of Life and Commemoration ...