#Dr. Martin Luther King

As events honoring the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off across the country, descendants of the slain civil rights leader demanded politicians take up the push for federal voting rights reform. In demonstrations Monday, members of the King family said there could be "no celebration without legislation." That...

ATLANTA - The country is coming together to honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Despite the winter storm warning the day before, the annual MLK Day Commemorative Service will take place at Atlanta's Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. This year's theme...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) gave his voters what they asked for as his first act in office, invoking the moral authority of Martin Luther King Jr. — on the actual birthday of the civil rights icon — to justify an attack on anti-racist teaching. He used King’s...

Dr. William A. Jackson is accustomed to keeping busy. A personal phone call to him during a weekday afternoon may result in a short reply, or no reply at all if he is taking care of patients. Even when his daily office hours are complete, it's not uncommon for Jackson...

At a time when there is so much stress, strain, and strife in the world around us, how can Americans be more like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in early 2022 and well beyond?. Fox News Digital posed that question and more to evangelist Alveda King, founder of the pro-life organization Speak for Life and a niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during an engaging discussion by phone on Friday evening ahead of the federal holiday on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, which is devoted to honoring her uncle's memory.

WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The family of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and their supporters, some shouting, “Hey Hey! Ho Ho! Voter suppression has got to go,” marched in Washington on Monday urging passage of a law to protect voters from racial discrimination. As...

Monday's playoff game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams will be the NFL's first on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To commemorate the holiday, the league is working alongside Inspire Change social justice grant partner The King Center and their CEO Dr. Bernice King "to ensure that Dr. King's life and legacy is honored and remembered during this game." The back of every player's helmet will feature an "MLK" sticker that includes the message "BE LOVE" or "STOP HATE." The phrase "BE LOVE" will also be incorporated into the field stencil at SoFi Stadium across the end zone from "END RACISM."

This morning, we mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday by speaking with local leaders who have taken extraordinary steps during the pandemic to support their neighbors. Bishop Antonio Palmer heads the nondenominational Kingdom Celebration Center in Anne Arundel County. From food distribution to child care, he talks about answering the community’s call for aid. Find information about the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Dinner here.

As the nation comes together to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr., his daughter is imploring people to also recognize her mother, Coretta Scott King, for the valuable contributions she made to ensure that her husband's legacy would live on. "As you honor my father today,...

TAMPA, Fla. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most widely-recognized figures from the civil rights movement, and his name can be found on pretty much anything from schools to churches to restaurants. But, there’s one place his name appears most often – streets.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Sioux Falls in January of 1961 to speak to the community, he was not allowed to use the same entrance as the white citizens who came to hear him speak. Instead, Dr. King was led to a back entrance and taken through the butler’s pantry where he was allowed to enter the stage.

ATLANTA — Family and Georgia officials gathered Monday morning to honor Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy is rooted in Atlanta where he was born. King would have turned 93 on Jan. 15. The event is held every year at his old Atlanta congregation, Ebenezer...

Dr. Emil Naclerio's life-saving work was referenced by King in his "I've been to the mountaintop" speech.

There were many tributes happening around the state honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Cheshire, there was an anti-racism children’s march. Hundreds of people, of various races and ages, came here to honor a man who broke social barriers and left a blueprint for generations to follow. Aiming...

In tonight's 7 UpFront segment, we're holding a conversation on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the challenges that still exist in our society today.

Thousands of people marched together Monday in Denver’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade Monday to honor the civil rights leader’s messages of social justice, unity and nonviolence. Last year’s march was held virtually due to the pandemic, but this year it went on in person.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Sharing the message of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr, one local organization gathers people together in a push for peace. The Young Eagles Success Club or YES club of Rockford, provides workshops to inspire and empower young people. Club leaders shared the words of Dr. King...