The protesters of the civil rights movement didn’t just show up. They planned for every eventuality. It’s a lesson that’s starkly relevant today.

UMass Dartmouth professor and Marion, Massachusetts resident Dr. Philip Melanson wrote multiple books on the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was to be his final speech, telling a rally of striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, “I’ve been to the ...

Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal talks with Rachel Maddow about teaching her constituents practical, hands-on lessons in non-violent ...

On April 4, the National Civil Rights Museum will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his death in 1968. Each ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Tennessee has long been a battleground for courageous, strategic, and non-violent direct action – from the Clinton 12 to the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated annually on the ... Offering a brief history lesson on the roots of segregation, ...

Many in Iowa City came together on Friday to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impacts on the civil rights ...