Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical

32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Five Monroe County events set to honor Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy
Local events from Jan. 21-24 will honor Martin Luther King Jr. See what you can do on Monday, MLK Day, at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with book recommendations for all ages
Between 1957 and his assassination on April 4, 1968, at age 39, Martin Luther King Jr. gave 2,500 speeches, wrote sermons and homilies and published five books. Meanwhile, the number of books written about King surely number in the thousands.
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive te
Johns Hopkins honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK Commemoration event includes keynote remarks by Morehouse President David Thomas and the presentation of awards for community service and outstanding contributions to the institution
Free museum admission and more events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a celebration and honoring of the work done by the famed civil rights leader. Organizations around Boston are offering free museum admission, family-friendly activities and live performances for the occasion.
Is the Stock Market Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's What to Expect Monday
Key Takeaways U.S. stock and bond trading will pause on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which this year coincides with a presidential inauguration.CME Group will pause trading in U.S. markets,
These 15 Photos Show the People and Places of American Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr.
During a cool afternoon last October, on South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, two friends perfect a blend of seasoning for their guacamole. Khari B., a poet who requested to be referred to by his stage name,
We ought to remember this: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a radical
Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Monday, and more happenings at New Orleans museums
Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, February 14, 2022, at Blackham Coliseum in Lafayette, La. The Carrying on the Dream exhibit features the hearse and other artifacts from the civil rights movement. It will be on display at Blackham Coliseum through Feb.
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Who Are Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's Kids? All About the Racial Justice Activists' Family
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were the proud parents of four children. Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther ...
MLK Bio Blitz Day of Service Event with The Parks Foundation
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation is ...
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We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? (FILES)The civil rights leader Martin Luther KIng ... AFP PHOTO/FILES (Photo ...
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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...
The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.
He never suggested that his dream of a discrimination-free society should make us blind to the persistence of racism.
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Downtown OKC MLK Day parade rescheduled due to weather
The 45th annual downtown Oklahoma City Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade has been rescheduled to Feb. 1, with events ...
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White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
As the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday approaches, three mimeographed pages in a ... who won the Pulitzer Prize for his 2023 biography, “King: A Life,” said the pivot was classic King.