32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ...
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What Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Means Today
Reginald Dwayne Betts went from being a 16-year-old facing a nine-year prison sentence to a MacArthur “genius,” an ...
Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order declassify any remaining files from Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. MLK was ...
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Ask Caray: What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do on his last visit to Louisville?
In this week's Ask Caray, WLKY's Caray Grace explores King's ties to Louisville, along with his last visit to the Derby City.
It’s easier to celebrate a dead MLK than face the injustice that shaped him | Opinion
Every year the nation pauses, reflects and commemorates the impact and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. In truth, King's life was very complex.
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
According to an article from Stanford University, a tape was played at King's funeral of him speaking about how he wanted to ... Georgia. When did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a holiday?
Opinion: If Martin Luther King Jr. were alive, how would he have approached the Trump era?
The president-elect's inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how ...
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...