American Religious and Civil Rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1929 - 1968) addresses a crowd at the March On Washington, Washington DC, August 28, 1963. (Photo by CNP/Getty Images) Today we ...

Each quote is paired with historical context, showing how MLK’s words still apply to today’s justice movements. The list includes both iconic and lesser-known quotes, offering a deeper look into MLK’s ...

Editor's Note: This story was orignially published on npr.org on Feb. 7, 2024. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, is so ...

The draft of MLK's most famous speech lacked its most famous lines. The 'I Have a Dream' part was suggested by Mahalia Jackson as King neared the end of his 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial. As the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Every year, the third Monday of January is set aside as a federal holiday to remember and celebrate the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights icon ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a new documentary from an NC State professor explores the inspiration behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his research, ...

In 1963, during the civil rights movement, at least 250,000 people marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Many ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we're sharing the full text of King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC in August, ...

Aug. 28 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1922, a New York City realty company paid $100 for the first radio commercial, on station WEAF. In 1941, Nazi German, Hungarian and Ukrainian police ...

(WGN) — On Aug. 28, 1963, 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. That day, National Park Service ranger Gordon “Gunny” ...