It’s been 40 years since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated as a federal holiday — more time than the tragically short 39-year span of Dr. King’s life before he was assassinated in 1968.

At the time of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968, the country was on the precipice of understanding how we had left large segments of society behind in ways we didn’t fully ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin ...

Christian novelist Jamison Charles saw God’s hand in his invitation to take part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation’s fifth annual Authors Summit. “I like to say, with something like ...

Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., The Atlantic commemorates his life and work—and reflects on the reality of today’s America through the prism of his vision. Our ...

Any celebration of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. — of his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, his passion for racial justice, equity, and nonviolence — should be careful to ...

Celebrating the 'complete' Martin Luther King Jr.; unfinished work and all. OPINION - My 9-year old daughter came home this week raving about her class and their discussion of Martin Luther King ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who helped lead the fight for racial equality in the United States. His most famous work is his “I Have a Dream” speech ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching quickly – Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader who was assassinated ...

She was just 5 years old when Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, and she was raised with consistent reminders of the work he had started during his life.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are five documentaries that explore different aspects of the famed minister’s life and work. Skip to main content Open menu Close menu ...