Dexter King, the youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, passed away on Monday after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. He was 62.
Latinas who continue to advocate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy and philosophical beliefs. (Photo : Wikipedia) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's teachings continue to inform the mission of social activism in the United States and beyond, according to a published article in Hiplatina.
Students at Liberty University are outraged over the fact that the evangelical Christian school has chosen Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to speak on campus Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain. Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain.
Two days after the nation commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could cripple a key Civil Rights law that was passed in King's honor.
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, celebrities took to social media to honor Dr. King. Most chose quotes to commemorate the day, but others shared personal experiences. Here's a look at some of the best messages shared on social media.
Oprah Winfrey, Common and actor David Oyelowo were among the cast members of the movie "Selma" who commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr. by marching with hundreds of people in Selma, Alabama on Sunday.
Season 5 of "Walking Dead" will introduce a lot of new characters in the second half of the season. Andrew Lincoln told Entertainment Weekly that the show will feature Ross Marquand, the man who voiced Han Solo in an episode of "Phineas and Ferb."
Rumor has it that President Obama plans to host a screening of the civil rights film “Selma” at the White House on Friday. Inside sources reportedly say that the film’s cast and crew are invited to the movie viewing as we kick off the Martin Luther King Day weekend.
On Friday, Madonna took to Facebook to post an apology to social media users and critics who slammed her for posting a series of Instagram photos comparing herself to some of the world’s most influential people including Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
Original copy of letter from FBI to Martin Luther King Jr. urging him to commit suicide revealed Social media and news reports shocked readers as a 1964 letter allegedly sent by the U.
African-American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King was a humanitarian, pastor, and activist who utilized nonviolent civil disobedience to work toward the advancement of African-Americans, and racial integration. King and the Black Civil Rights Movement encouraged the Latino Movements, inspiring colleagues Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez's farmworker's protests, and encouraging Nuyorican activist Gilberto Gerena-Valentin. He was more than a rousing symbol, he provided emotional support, resources, and public relations to the Latino Civil Rights Movement.
There are a number of events and service projects available for participants and volunteers who are looking to stay busy on the special day of remembrance this Monday
50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King made his world-famous "I Have a Dream" speech, U.S. President Barack Obama will walk to the same stage at The Lincoln Memorial for a speech today at 2:45 p.m.
