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Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Related: John Lewis Wrote Tributes to His Wife and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Posthumous Book: 'I Miss Her' “One of the interesting things about King is that he's a protest leader who really does not like conflict,” Eig said. “He is always going ...
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
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Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files to be released
Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
5 Great Martin Luther King Jr. Documentaries That Explore Different Aspects Of His Life And Work
Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.
2. 5 Martin Luther King, Jr. movies to watch to honor the civil rights leader
American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader
Rev. Robin Scott-King on honoring the legacy of her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The MLK parade in Newport News featured a special guest appearance by Dr. King’s niece, Rev. Robin Scott-King, who shared the principles by which her uncle lived.
With Inauguration Day on MLK Day, King’s Family Reflect on His Legacy
Sitting in his Atlanta home office with his wife and fellow civil rights activist Arndrea Waters King, Martin Luther King III can’t help but reflect on a deep irony: Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincides with the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan.
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Hart recognized by MLK Jr. Advisory Council
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Council honored four new awardees at the 2025 MLK Tribute Program on January 17, including a Liberty County native, commemorating the Council’s namesake and the legacy of the civil rights movement.
Massachusetts cities and towns plan public events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream ... In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law Congressman John Lewis and Sen. Harris Wofford's legislation making it a ...
This Charleston teacher inspired Martin Luther King Jr.
Tributes across the nation will honor Martin Luther King Jr., a man who inspired many. But who inspired him? It was Charleston SC educator Septima P. Clark.