Martin Luther King, Jr. was a strong proponent of change, and his impact was felt from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. Here is a chronology of some major events in King's life.

To commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, C-SPAN Classroom has aggregated a number of video resources to help your students learn more about him, the key events in his life, and his ...

Before Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches, and peacefully fought to change the world, he was just a kid ...

As we pay tribute to his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day — observed on the third Monday of January in recognition of his birthday on Jan. 15, 1929 — we revisit some of his most ...

“We must not seek to defeat or humiliate the enemy but to win his friendship ... forever.” — Martin Luther King, Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail “We stand in life at midnight; we are ...

Martin Luther ... man’s life and his meaningful work that shaped the country. Selma was one of the best movies of 2014. Starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., the Ava DuVernay film ...

The federal holiday honors the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice, inequality, poverty and war.

costing him his life. Here are seven of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most powerful quotes, revealing both the heart and struggle of his journey. 1. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." ...

BYU students light each other's candles at the Walk of Life event. Students walked in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 22 ... “For us to truly honor his legacy, we must educate ...