Martin Luther King, Jr. was a strong proponent of change, and his impact was felt from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. Here is a chronology of some major events in King's life.

Before Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches, and peacefully fought to change the world, he was just a kid navigating life in the segregated South. His early years were a mix of love ...

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King ... Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t originally set out to become a civil rights activist, according to his ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

MEMPHIS − Fifty-plus years have passed, but the memories are present. It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered "I Have a Dream," one of the most famous speeches in American history. Five ...

King III explores his complicated relationship with his father's legend in 'What Is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of ...

Annually, around the time of Monday’s federal holiday, there is a noticeable uptick in education and conversation about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most prominent ...

The one-hour documentary also did a great job showing how in Dr. King’s 39 years of life, he helped open the doors for Black people to have positions in office. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A ...

RACINE — Students, religious leaders and local officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. They spoke about the importance of working together to ...