Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most iconic speeches.
Biography on MSN

Martin Luther King Jr. built a movement with quiet moral power. Here’s how it changed history.

The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.
People

Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant ...

Vintage Chicago Tribune: When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. moved to the city

The Nobel Peace Prize winner came to the city in January 1966 to assist with the city’s fledgling civil rights efforts.
Jefferson Public Radio

5 MLK speeches you should know. Spoiler: 'I Have a Dream' isn't on the list

Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech is well known, but there are several other key speeches that also resonate as historical signposts of the Civil Rights Movement.
FOX 5 Atlanta

MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta

The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service will be held at Atlanta's Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, with the theme "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the ...