55 powerful Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to inspire you
In honor of MLK Day, read the most famous Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Find powerful words and messages on justice, freedom, love and equality.
17 Inspiring Martin Luther King Quotes
Martin Luther King Jr. was a trailblazing civil rights activist with a soaring vision for a just America. As a Baptist minister, King was a powerful speaker, and he used his skill to demand change. Fighting for equality for Black Americans at the ballot box,
From Selma To The Mountaintop: Exploring The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay, this film follows the pivotal Selma-to-Montgomery March of 1965. It captures the courage, strategic thinking, and sacrifices of — not only Dr. King — but the fearless leaders who worked beside him including Ralph Abernathy, John Lewis, Andrew Young, Diane Nash, James Bevel, and others.
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Houston, from parades to MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Day celebrations will take place in Houston this week, leading up to the national holiday on Monday
How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
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.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ask yourself, 'How can I help others?'
Former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was one of King's proteges. He writes about following King's example and committing to public service and volunteer work.
Jacksonville pays tribute to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Jacksonville celebrated the life and legacy of MLK ahead of the civil rights icon's official holiday Monday with a gala breakfast tribute Friday.
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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz celebrates MLK Day with staged reading of “The Mountaintop”
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring impact, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz will observe Martin Luther King Day on ...
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Local civil rights activists celebrated at art exhibit opening honoring MLK
"Don't sit around waiting for others to do it. You're never too young or too old to get involved in the movement," said ...
Helene showed MLK Jr.'s dream 'can be fulfilled': WNC leaders, Gov. Stein in prayer breakfast
Mars Hill University's Jonathan McCoy spoke on the 'heartfelt acts of character' that arose in the wake of Tropical Storm ...
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Family honors life of former Memphis sanitation worker who marched with Dr. King
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched with Memphians against unsafe working conditions and unlivable wages for sanitation ...
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White Plains collector has MLK 'Dream' speech draft. Why the dream isn't in it
The draft of MLK's most famous speech lacked its most famous lines. The 'I Have a Dream' part was suggested by Mahalia Jackson as King neared the end of his 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial.