Martin Luther King Jr.’s influence on American politics and his views about policy issues are a perennial topic of discussion ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Civil Rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks into a microphone after being released from prison for leading a boycott.

On honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, a selection of LIFE Magazine's most powerful photographs of the civil rights ...

WASHINGTON — Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual holiday celebrating the birthday and legacy of the civil rights leader. The holiday is held on the third Monday in January each year and ...

When Was Martin Luther King Jr. Born? Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta. Originally, his name was Michael Luther King Jr. after his father. Michael Sr. eventually adopted ...

He jumped in a “Whites Only” pool to draw national attention to the injustice and played a role in passing the Civil Rights Act. Meet the quiet force still teaching lessons at 87. Whenever he speaks ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 19, this year. Observed annually on the third Monday in January, the federal holiday is set aside to recognize civil rights leader, Martin Luther King ...

Every January, Americans rightfully celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader, political philosopher and Baptist minister Martin Luther King., Jr. every year. While there are many ways you ...