Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most ...
Southern Poverty Law Center

Books on — or by — Martin Luther King Jr. for adults and young readers

Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on the U.S. has barely waned since his assassination on April 4, 1968. A Baptist minister, philosopher, author and among the most compelling orators of the 20th ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant ...
KUT

Remembering the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a tribute to the life and legacy of the ...

Never-before-seen home video is earliest footage of Martin Luther King: ‘What a gift!’

In a brief scene, the seminarian known as ML stands with his then girlfriend, a white woman named Betty Moitz ...
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Want to teach your kids about MLK Day? Start with these powerful lessons

Learn about this special holiday with our guide to MLK Day, including how to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings ...
Port Arthur News

MLK Support Group to Host 40th Anniversary Brunch

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Martin Luther King Jr. Support Group of Southeast Texas will hold their 40th ...