The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement against everything Trump stands for.

Alabama. They met through a mutual friend the year prior and were married for 15 years. 8. The Kings had four children: Yolanda, Martin Luther King III, Dexter and Bernice. 9. Coretta Scott King opened the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent ...

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how he would respond to the Capitol Hill riot. Students should be able to use at least three quotes from the letter to draw their conclusions. Explain why you chose these quotes.

Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.

King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and stores will be impacted.

Alabama and Mississippi Will Also Honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also ...

WVTM 13 archival footage of Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. Sign up for our Newsletters. Birmingham Indivisible held the peaceful rally Jan. 18 at the federal courth