Preaching a message of nonviolent resistance, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leading voice ... here’s a look back at his defining years in pictures.

In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday ... She sat in the first row of the “colored” section in the middle of the bus.

ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- A Cornell survey assistant found a rare piece of history in the university’s archives: color photos and a transcript from a speech by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK, Jr.) is a name that resonates ... It has just enough space to place photos, clothing worn by the Kings, and other mementos. You can probably circle around and skim ...

Before Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches ... son he couldn’t play with him anymore because of his skin color. That moment didn’t just sting, it became a defining moment ...