Photographer Captured 'Extremely Emotional' Scene in Martin Luther King's Motel Room Hours After Assassination (Exclusive)

Steve Schapiro tells the stories behind many of his iconic photographs in the new documentary, 'Steve Schapiro: Being ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...
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Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.

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. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.
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Ask Caray: What did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do on his last visit to Louisville?

LAST VISIT HERE. IT WAS MARCH 1967. IT WOULD BE DOCTOR KING’S FINAL VISIT TO LOUISVILLE, ABOUT ONE YEAR BEFORE HIS DEATH. DOCTOR KING WAS INVITED TO SPEAK BEFORE A SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP ...
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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year

In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never ...
The Indianapolis Star

When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come together ...
The Root

Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why

The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change their ...