For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark ...

Fifty-six years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated while fighting for justice and equality. His death marked a pivotal moment in American history; however, his ...

For Luther, indulgences represented a system that misrepresented the gospel of salvation by faith alone. His bold stand was a ...

The words "I Have a Dream" are historically famous. They defined the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King. But they're just one speech in a long life of brilliance and introspection. Holding a ...

There, King Sr. learned the history of Protestant reformer Martin Luther. “[King Sr.’s] mother insisted that she named him Michael, after the archangel Michael,” said King scholar Patrick ...

Google Doodle celebrates the 96th birthday of renowned civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a special doodle on January 20, 2025. This year's Doodle features a modern mural that ...

BRATTLEBORO — In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Brattleboro Town Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, with the exception of emergency services. Parking is free at all metered ...