Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement. Much of what people know about the activist is limited to his iconic role in the 1963 March ...

The confluence of events is thanks to a mandate of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution specifying Jan. 20 as the presidential swearing-in date. Federal legislation that created Martin Luther King ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied ...

Jones Lead Photographer, National Museum of African American History and Culture During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood ...

It's really cool,” Gwaltney said ... The next time a president-elect will be sworn in on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be in 2053.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next Monday is also Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: a day to reflect ... Fred Hampton's death in police raid "It was really cool to discuss the ways we can make the world a better ...

During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., ...