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4 big accomplishments of the 1963 March on Washington
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event is most famous for the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. from the steps ...
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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 ... On August 28, 1963, ...
National Civil Rights Museum honors Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his death
On April 4, the National Civil Rights Museum honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his death in 1968. Each year, ...
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Martin Luther King Jr.: The man, his mission, and the aftermath of his assassination
Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook ...
How Martin Luther King Jr’s dream lives on 57 years after his death
US civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr was shot dead on April 4, 1968, as he was on his way to lead a march. His ...
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March in Chicago marks 57 years since assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Friday marked the 57th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights icon spent time in ... "This is going to be a non-violent march," organizer Rev. Paul Jakes said.