Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.

With Martin Luther King day coming up, it’s a good time to take time to remember a man who’s words touched lives and changed minds. Martin Luther King Jr. was a baptist minister who played an important role in the American civil rights movement.