Monday was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. He was the mainstay of the Civil Rights Movement. We have many people here in Mississippi who had more than just a passing interest in the movement.

From his written works to influential speeches, here are excerpts of Dr ... and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963 — instantly comes to mind when reflecting on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one ...

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

MIAMI (WSVN) - South Floridians came together on Monday to honor the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of celebration and service. With action, determination ...

"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests ...

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered "I Have a Dream," one ... one centered on equality, freedom, justice and peace. King took a trip to Memphis in 1968 to raise awareness ...

Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a couple of ...

The annual MLK Day Commemorative march will start at the Freedom Center at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a free visit to the Freedom Center for a Fifth Third Community Day in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, Jan. 20, marks the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of iconic civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated ... off from the Freedom Center at ...