The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

The nation today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal observance honoring King’s profound impact while also ...

From J. Cole to Public Enemy, these 15 tracks show how artists keep Martin Luther King Jr.’s name alive in Hip Hop and R&B.

Across Southern California, people continue to recognize King with visual tributes, monuments and reclaimed public spaces across the region. Here are several, from Orange to Los Angeles to San ...

Former state Sen. Margaret Carter was newly elected as the first Black woman to represent Oregon in the state Legislature ...

Pastor Dennis Stich stood at the front of John Wesley United Methodist Church in Washington on Sunday afternoon and asked, ...

By  TERRY TANG The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln ...

Drums echoed down Harbor Drive on Sunday as San Diegans lined the street to honor the life and legacy of one of history’s ...

Every year the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr is commemorated in the United States to remember one of the most important civil rights figures in America.

Volunteers turned out at a pair of Santa Rosa service events Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy.

A local community came together to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and showcase his legacy through a theatrical ...

Programming in the week-long series — which begins Friday and concludes Saturday, Feb. 7 — features a celebration of Dr. King ...