The family of Cornelius Taylor, a homeless man killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep, has sued Atlanta ...

A “Good Trouble Lives On” protest began on Thursday at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Amarillo, protesting equal rights. This ...

WINTER PARK, Fla — A 9-foot-tall bronze sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled over the weekend at a ...

Lewis' legacy as a civil rights activist and lawmaker spans decades and numerous administrations. What to know as planned ...

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

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. means many things to many people. He was a martyr, a champion of equality and the iconic symbol of the civil rights movement. He has touched countless thousands of ...

Dr. Bernice A. King delivered the keynote address at Old Dominion University during the 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance on Tuesday.

An investigative journalist and expert on the JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations said the feds’ secret files on the murders will likely reveal “fascinating’’ new details about ...

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.

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 ...