More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader

Dr. King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

From breakfasts to marches and candle vigils, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission hosts a series of events across New Mexico, honoring the civil rights leader's message of unity and nonviolence.

Community members in Danville have already started observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march through the streets.

January 20 is the federally-recognized holiday honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Here are ways to uphold his legacy.

MLK organized important parts of the Civil Rights Movement from New Orleans. Here's where he gave speeches, organized and ate in the city.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

During Martin Luther King Jr.'s years of public appearances, he visited S.C. 10 times between 1959 and 1967, favoring the Penn Center in as a special retreat.

Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a 'good troublemaker' who fought for civil rights and justice. Learn about his impact and the ongoing struggle for equality.

Tributes across the nation will honor Martin Luther King Jr., a man who inspired many. But who inspired him? It was Charleston SC educator Septima P. Clark.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King were the proud parents of four children. Yolanda Denise King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King and Bernice Albertine King have dedicated their lives to continuing their parents' fights for nonviolence and racial,