MLK Day 2025: How Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal …
1 day ago · The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored on Monday at events around the nation.. The Civil Rights icon, whose work to end …
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Encyclopedia Britannica
5 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary leader and advocate for equality who spearheaded the civil rights movement in America through nonviolent protests, inspiring …
Martin Luther King Jr. - Wikipedia
Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. What to know about his life.
17 hours ago · Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & …
15 of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Powerful Quotes - People.com
14 hours ago · Dr. Martin Luther King being shoved back by Mississippi patrolmen during the 220-mile March Against Fear from Memphis, Tenn., to Jackson, Miss., on June 8, 1966.
Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Civil Rights Activist, MLK Jr.
Apr 3, 2014 · Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who had a seismic impact on race relations in the United States, beginning in the mid-1950s. Among his …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Wikipedia
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 January 2025. There are 3 pending revisions awaiting review. U.S. holiday, 3rd Monday of …
Martin Luther King Jr. ‑ Biography, Quotes & Legacy | HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement until his assassination in 1968.
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Achievements - Encyclopedia Britannica
Martin Luther King, Jr., was a religious leader and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. His leadership was …
Martin Luther King Jr. – Biography - NobelPrize.org
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize …