In his condemnation of the U.S. war on the people of Vietnam, Martin Luther King Jr.’s stance was not a pacifist one. King was not necessarily anti-war so
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami where he was a frequent guest.
With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of respect for the leader.
His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops were integral to his dream.
Community cleanup in Shepherd's Park honors MLK Jr.'s legacy of unity and environmental consciousness. Volunteers gather to clear litter and deice the park.
Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
By remembering the contributions of both King and Malcolm, we honor not only their individual legacies but also the shared cause that united them — a cause that continues to inspire generations to
Also pardoned were a top Virginia lawmaker and advocates for immigrant rights, criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention.
The civil rights icon opposed injustice globally and his legacy supports Palestinian liberation. Israel's co-optation of his message distorts his stance