Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., sometimes known as “MLK” or “Dr. King,” was a prominent civil rights activist in the 1950s and ’60s. He is perhaps best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech.
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‘MLK/X’ aims to offer a fuller picture of the two icons and their wives
A National Geographic series will look at the lives of two prominent activists, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Know the True History of Dr. King and Native Americans
As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s work for equal rights, we should not forget his activism for Native Americans.
Read MoreTruth-Telling As Healing – How We Can Answer Dr. King’s Call?
Nurturing Diversity Partners founder Dr. Fran Kaplan and dialogue facilitator Darrell Ferguson will lead a thought-provoking presentation that delves into Dr. King’s complete dream: To heal the world and create a Beloved Community through nonviolence, truth and reconciliation.
Read MoreTruth-Telling as Healing – How We Can Answer Dr. King’s Call?
Join Nurturing Diversity Partners for an engaging discussion re: Dr. King’s lesser-known call to eliminate the Three Evils and create the Beloved Community.
Read MoreA look back at the March on Washington nearly 60 years later: in photos
We look back on American history and activism with these photos from 60 years of Marches on Washington in the nation’s capital.
Read MoreMarch on Washington Lit a Fire in Teens That Still Burns Decades Later
Sarah Davidson’s participation in the 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom inspired her to become a social justice activist, which she still pursues today.
Read MoreProgressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race
Brandon Johnson has won the Mayoral race in Chicago running on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities.
Read More‘I Have a Dream’ is MLK’s most radical speech — not because of what he said then, but because of how America has changed since
Dr. King spoke passionately about integration, a radical idea that has yet to be fully achieved and still disturbs some people.
Read MoreOn King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
Rev. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., spoke to a crowd about the lack of progress made by the civil rights movement.
Read MoreBoston unveils new sculpture honoring Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King
The city of Boston has recently revealed a new statue depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King.
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