Martin Luther King Jr. Day: How It Became a Holiday in North Dakota
Exploring the federal and state history behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day and its observance in Dickinson and across North Dakota.
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Martin Luther King Jr would have called it a genocide, too
The civil rights icon opposed injustice globally and his legacy supports Palestinian liberation. Israel's co-optation of his message distorts his stance
Why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message Still Matters in the Second Trump Era
Dr. King's dream for bipartisanship and collaboration is as urgent as ever in the new Trump era, writes John Hope Bryant
In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.
3 Songs That Sample Martin Luther King Jr.
However, musicians have been reserving space for King for decades. Find three songs that sample King and his speeches, below.
Nine ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Boston
A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.
Dayhoff: Remembering community leaders on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about
Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files to be released
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. is getting a fresh look after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at declassifying the remaining federal records relating to his 1968 murder.
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
Trump signs executive order to release more JFK, RFK, MLK assassination files
President Trump announced that he'll declassify any remaining files from the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He signed an executive order at the White House Thursday.
Trump orders release of files on JFK, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations
President Trump ordered the public release of classified files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.
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Malcolm X's daughter reveals what life around King family was like at annual MLK Breakfast
Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, spoke at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Texas A&M on Thursday and shared stories of growing up with the King children.
Martin Luther King's Race Relations Vision Anchored in His Christian Faith
On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.
Gaskin: Boston helped shape MLK, Malcolm X
By remembering the contributions of both King and Malcolm, we honor not only their individual legacies but also the shared ...
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Dr. King practiced his 'I Have a Dream' speech in Miami motel
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami ...
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.