As we pause to remember King’s legacy, here’s a look back at his defining years in pictures.

When paying homage to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many people post quotes of his, particularly from his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. However, this year ...

Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while ...