As a young minister, Nelson was greatly influenced by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Now 80, Nelson is recounting his experiences at a forum about King's significance on Jan. 20 at Plymouth ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s easy to oversimplify the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to ascribe to him narrow goals of voting rights and desegregation. But King was complicated. He was versed in religion, philosophy ...

The second annual “Community Readings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” was hosted by the Martin Marty Center for the ...

The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once confessed to Harry Belafonte ... as an emcee and moderator of panel discussions on race, religion, and identity issues and has been a guest host of NPR's ...

Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day 2025 marks the holiday ... and workplaces that fracture and separate people based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other experiential lines.

Martin Luther King Jr. was recognized as one of the first advocates for ... I also believe that no one should ever be mistreated because of their background, religion, or appearance. In my school, ...

“When we first asked the students what they knew about Dr. King, one student said he started that religion, presumably thinking about Martin Luther for who the Lutheran denomination is ...

Opinion editor Juan Esparza Loera embraces MLK Jr.’s concept of unity and hope over president’s threats of massive deportation.