Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermon to judge people by the content of their character not by the color of the skin still thunders like a hammer on an anvil today, writes Armstrong Williams.

People across the country are remembering civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. Part of his legacy includes leading a march from Selma, Alabama to the state capitol in Montgomery in March of 1965.

Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only Black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama, in 1965.

How you can use repetition, rhetorical questions, and cadence the way MLK did to enhance the effectiveness of your presentations and speeches.

On March 8, 1965, The Tennessean ran coverage of the march on Selma, Alabama, led by Martin Luther King Jr. where protesters were attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The Tennessean also covered the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, which featured the famous “I Have a Dream" speech.

Peninsula residents gathered across the region Monday – on trains, at community centers and museums – to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., reverend and civil rights leader who promoted peace and togetherness.

"While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of words and acts of nonviolent resistance, such as protests, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience to achieve seemingly impossible goals," according to The King Center.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. left behind a powerful legacy of advocating for civil rights, equality, and justice for all. But in today’s climate, is his legacy at risk of being undermined by growing anti-diversity sentiments?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Memorial Caravanhosted by the Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Junior Memorial Committee in partnership with the N