On the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, we remember not only his iconic speeches but the depth and radicalism of his work. Often sanitized in mainstream memory, King ...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and lasting legacy in Memphis Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for his work during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. King was a tireless advocate for equality and is best known for his message of peaceful ...