Before Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches, and peacefully fought to change the world, he was just a kid ...

Preaching a message of nonviolent resistance, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leading voice of ... and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. For his efforts to fight racial inequality, King ...

Tennessee has long been a battleground for courageous, strategic, and non-violent direct action – from the Clinton 12 to the 1960 Nashville sit-ins.

The National Civil Rights Museum at The Lorraine Motel will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s annual event, Remembering MLK ...

Now, though, over 55 years later, Dr. King's legacy lives on. And to honor him on this Martin Luther King Jr. day, we've ...

One of the most influential people of the 20th century, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a voice to millions ... was still a common feature of everyday life. His family was relatively well off compared ...

Inside the King Center is a Freedom Hall where you can read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his family’s life. There are plagues on the wall and abstract objects from King’s life.

His leadership and bravery during the Montgomery ... I know I am contributing to their growth. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What ...