Feb 28, 2024 · Martin Luther King Jr is known as the face of the mid-20th Century fight for civil rights, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the only non-president whose birthday is a US holiday.

Jan 16, 2023 · Here are 10 little-known facts about the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Halfway through his speech at the 1963, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson shouted: "Tell them …

Jan 25, 2025 · Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary leader and advocate for equality who spearheaded the civil rights movement in America through nonviolent protests, inspiring …

Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders …

Apr 3, 2014 · Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, assassination, and more facts.

Nov 9, 2009 · Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement until his assassination in 1968.

Jan 16, 2025 · Martin Luther King Jr. waves to onlookers as he leads the 125,000 strong "Walk to Freedom" on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, MI, June 23, 1963. From left to right in the front …

Jan 14, 2016 · Martin Luther King Jr. has become a symbol of the civil rights movement. His portrait is often displayed alongside those of presidents and religious figures. For many, his …

In 1983, Congress cemented King's legacy as an American icon by declaring the third Monday of every January Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends …

Nov 22, 2024 · Born in a segregated South, he rose to prominence during the Civil Rights Movement, leading actions like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and delivering his iconic “I Have …