In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation creating a federal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. About five years after the first observation of this holiday, the Utah Martin ...

Sunday, August 28 marks the 59th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. Looking back, I remember how much my uncle loved America; so much that he ...

96 years after his birth on Jan. 15, 1929, and nearly 62 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963), Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stirring words and writings remain as relevant and ...

After the march, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln ... I took blank sheets of white paper and put them under my shirt as I went in to visit him twice a day.

Bettmann Archive Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig. In an interview published by ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew as a college student that ... The mill owner grabbed Michael by his shirt and kicked over his bucket of milk. As Michael bent to pick up the bucket, the white ...

In the heart of every struggle for equality and justice, there echoes the powerful legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) Dr. King, an unwavering agent of change, pioneered a path for ...

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.

Hundreds marched in parades across the Treasure Coast Monday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Fort Pierce, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade went from Avenue I to Quincy Avenue ...

The foundation of such a method is love.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. giving his 'I Have a Dream' speech.Francis Miller/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Related: Black History Month Quotes 29.