How Martin Luther King Jr. Was Haunted by An Attempted Assassination
In September 1958, while promoting his first book at a Harlem, New York, bookstore Martin Luther King Jr was stabbed in the chest by a woman with a letter opener. The woman, a housekeeper named Izola Curry,
MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
‘Darkness at Midnight:’ Boston University, City of Boston commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ten days after what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 96 birthday, around 250 people gathered at Boston University for an event meant to highlight the lesser-known aspects of King’s legacy.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from MLK Jr.'s legacy to build one through community
MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
City Year Chicago Day of Service at South Side school honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
AmeriCorps members and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor the work of Dr. King, beautifying Orville T. Bright Elementary School in the South Deering neighborhood.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Donald Trump orders declassification of assassination files for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and more
Since the reveal, MLK’s family acknowledged Trump’s latest move in an official statement on social media. “Today, our family has learned that President Trump has ordered the declassification of the remaining records pertaining to the assassinations,
Martin Luther King Jr's family breaks silence on Trump's order to declassify assassination files
Martin Luther King Jr's family has addressed Donald Trump's executive order to declassify files associated with the assassination of the activist, former President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Sen.
Connecticut youth highlighted at Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s March and Bell ringing Ceremony in Cheshire
State and local leaders gathered with community members in Cheshire Saturday for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s ...
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Tallahassee gears up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with parade, festival and music
Tallahassee is ready to celebrate the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with several days of events honoring his ...
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Trump to release files on MLK Jr.'s assassination. Here's what to expect.
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify any remaining documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by James Earl Ray. The announcement came Thursday ...
Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated on Staten Island this week with leadership brunch and day of service
The Staten Island Black Heritage Family, founded by Minnie Graham, co-hosted the second annual Martin Luther King Day ...
Cal Athletes Excel at MLK Jr. Indoor Track Meet at Albuquerque
Cal throwers shined Friday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational track and field meet at Albuquerque, NM, winning men’s and women’s titles in the indoor we ...
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EDITORIAL | Opening the Vault: Trump signs order to release remaining JFK assassination records
Among the many executive orders President Donald Trump issued in his first week back in office, one in particular must be ...
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UNM's Kiprotich and Kosgei run two of the fastest miles ever, when adjusted for altitude
UNM’s Collins Kiprotich and Pamela Kosgei each set new program and collegiate facility records in the men’s and women’s mile, ...
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City Year brightens the halls of East High School
City Year Kansas City hosted its tenth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service event on Saturday.