Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
It Was Dr. King Who Made America the Nation Promised at Our Founding
On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, we must rehabilitate Dr. King from his quasi-cancellation.
Dr. King's Legacy Isn't Just Racial But Economic. We Have a Long Way to Go
Six decades after the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, our work remains unfinished. However, hope is not lost.
What Is MLK Still Teaching Us About Equity in America Five Decades Later?
On this MLK Day and beyond, let's commit to working together to disrupt the status quo.
Dr. King Sought an End to 'the Racial Point of View.' Stop Betraying Him.
At a time when so many people – politicians, media outlets, well-heeled foundations, and a phalanx of corporate diversity consultants – are intent on reifying and reinforcing racial categories, we would do well to listen to King's wisdom.
Dr. King Understood That Voting Rights Aren't Political. They Are Spiritual
On this Martin Luther King holiday, we should heed Dr. King's prophetic reminder that "the vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by human beings for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison people because they are different from others."
You Can Watch Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech in 'Fortnite'
Martin Luther King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech is now featured in a special "Fortnite" event. Here is everything you need to know, including how to watch.
Black-Owned Businesses Are Crucial to Racial Justice
The Black entrepreneurial struggle still deserves access to the main stage and action to ensure its growth into the future.
Martin Luther King Jr. Samples on New Justin Bieber Album Spark Controversy
While some fans praised the singer for helping to amplify the civil rights icon, some people took issue with his use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches on an album filled with love songs.
Parler's Amy Peikoff Quotes MLK In First Post Since Site's Return
Peikoff wrote: "Might this be the year that all of us, regardless of political belief, become extremists for freedom of expression and privacy? Wouldn't that turn 2021 on its head?"
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021: 11 of His Moving and Memorable Quotes
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
MLK Jr.'s Niece Says Kamala Harris 'Nothing Like Him' After Plagiarism Allegations
"Kamala [Harris] knows that her world view is totally different than the world view of Martin Luther King, Jr.." Dr. Alveda King said Tuesday.
5 Other Contributions Rosa Parks Made to Civil Rights Movement
Despite being best known for refusing to give up her seat on an Alabama bus, Rosa Parks made numerous contributions to the Civil Rights movement and other political causes throughout her life.
Motown Records Pays Tribute to March on Washington on Its 57th Anniversary
The legendary record company announced several digital initiatives in honor of the 57th anniversary of the historic civil rights event.
Hebrew Bible Shaped John Lewis's Work, Says His Friend Rev. James Lawson
The civil rights movement's leading disciple of nonviolent protest reflects on the life and work of the late congressman.
Dr. Martin Luther King's Daughter Bernice Shares a Viral Protest Moment
King shared a video of a young girl joining a protest, and many people are celebrating the girl's dedication on Twitter.
Tributes Pour in for Celebrated Civil Rights Activist Joseph Lowery
Lowery, who died at the age of 98 on Friday, was often dubbed the "Dean" of the civil of the civil rights movement.
Who Is James Earl Ray? Martin Luther King Jr's Assassin
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family and other civil rights leaders believe his death was part of an FBI conspiracy plot.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prophetic Last 31 Hours
During his first decade as a civil rights leader, from late 1955 until 1965, he had enjoyed a remarkable run of success.
MLK Jr. 50th Anniversary: 'I Have A Dream' Speech Text
The powerful speech conveyed that all men are created equal and is one of the greatest orations in American history.
MLK's Poor People's Campaign Still Relevant
King was working to broaden the scope of the civil rights movement to include poverty and the end of the war in Vietnam.
LBJ's Private vs. Public Reaction to MLK's Murder
"I rarely have felt that sense of powerlessness more acutely than the day Martin Luther King, Jr., was killed."
Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Radical—Here's Why
The true radicalism of King's thought remains underappreciated.
'King in the Wilderness' Doc Reveals MLK's Final Year
"One of the moments at the top of the film is when Dr. King answers a question about his dream and how it had turned into a nightmare. This is a film about that nightmare."