In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...

As time inevitably passes, we must remember that speeches of this magnitude were not given in a vacuum—they were calls to ...

King employed nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience in his campaigns. He organized peaceful protests, boycotts, and marches to to racial injustice.

Award-winning journalist and author Don Roberts took to the stage at Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King ...

Goodwin House Alexandria hosted a panel on Jan. 30, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the ...

Being Black in America is an honor and a privilege. Black people in this country have endured and overcome so much while simultaneously contributing to every aspect of America’s foundation, culture ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...

The second annual “Community Readings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” was hosted by the Martin Marty Center for the ...

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