Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Archives - America's Black Holocaust Museum

58 years ago: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated

April 4, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hugs his wife Coretta

We remember the assassination of the activist, whose views were often maligned by white America for being too extreme.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics, Dies

February 17, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Civil Rights pioneer, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King passed away on February 17th, 2026. at the age of 84.

5 Things to Know: Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

January 19, 2026

Here are five lesser-known facts about the life and legacy of the venerable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr King and Our Authoritarian Crisis

January 18, 2026

While we recognize Martin Luther King Day, we must also recognize what the political environment we live in means for equality and justice.

Bernice King continues to carry her father’s legacy, but along her own path

January 15, 2026

Bernice King in the spotlight in front of a microphone

Bernice A. King run’s the nonprofit that bears her fathers name and recognizes his life and work every year on Martin Luther King Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: ABHM at MPL MLK Branch – Panel Discussion

January 15, 2026

ABHM will be at the Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Branch for a panel discussion at 1 PM on January 19th. Libraries, Museums, and Their Critical Role in Democracy: A Panel Discussion about History, Civics, and Local Communities will feature ABHM staff.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

January 2, 2026

ABHM will be open on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, 10 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy a self-guided experience or on one of our Griot-guided tours at 10:30 or 11:30 AM (included with admission).

ABHM Book Club: Where Do We Go From Here by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

December 24, 2025

We are pleased to announce ABHM’s January Book of the Month: Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite you to join us on January 24 at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum or virtually via Zoom.