He became the congregation’s co-pastor in 1960 alongside his father, Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. He remained in that role until his death, and his funeral was held at the church. The church is now ...

a tape was played at King's funeral of him speaking about how he wanted to be remembered. “I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give his life serving ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.

The first MLK days:Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday ... and the only thing left to be seen is how expensive its funeral is going to be.” For the Black attendees, it was ...

Starring a shrewd and stirring David Oyelowo ("Silo," "Lawmen: Bass Reeves") as Martin Luther King, Jr., this Oscar ... the activist's assassination and funeral — you'll hear testimony from ...

This year, Noontime Concerts teamed up with the NorCal Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation ... (Aretha went on tour with King when she was just 16; after King’s assassination, she sang at ...

According to an article from Stanford University, a tape was played at King's funeral of him speaking about how he wanted to be remembered. “I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther ...