Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Its Future

Armstrong Williams: We must never lose sight of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream
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.
Luverne resident recalls Martin Luther King Jr. led Selma march
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.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
Dr. King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
The nuns who witnessed the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.
In 2025, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Economic Populism Is More Relevant Than Ever
The political media calls Trump a “populist.” But as Dr. King made clear in a 1965 speech, American populism was a movement against everything Trump stands for.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
"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.
A legacy of love: Mayfield NAACP celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
At the Second Christian Church in Mayfield, the local NAACP branch hosted a commemorative program for Martin Luther King Jr. Day entitled “Giving Back: Re-gifting the Dream.” As a polarizing
A Waterville march honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day by giving to the community
Despite the cold, folks around the state gathered for a march in Waterville to remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial caravan honors legacy in Reno
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Memorial Caravanhosted by the Northern Nevada Dr. MLK Junior Memorial Committee in partnership with the N
How Martin Luther King III And Arndrea Waters King Are Bringing MLK’s Vision Into The Present
The couple’s new podcast and book challenge the idea of legacy as an endpoint—instead, it’s a daily practice of action and ...
Martin Luther King Jr in Florida: Where civil rights leader stayed, spoke and was shot at
Civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. traveled extensively in the fight for civil rights and several Florida stops ...
MLK’s Dream: ‘My year in Selma proved that we still have a long way to go.’
That day, about 600 people had gathered at Brown A.M.E. Church in Selma, then walked peacefully on Main Street toward the ...