Monday was a holiday for many, celebrated with words and actions that honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. King, who would have been 95 this year, was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Other WRAL ...

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was remembered on Monday with music, dance and words in what marked the return of the annual in-person breakfast celebration of the civil rights ...

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Grammy nominated recording artist Ledisi pauses while singing with Stevie Wonder during a dedication ceremony at the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall October ...

The Boss salutes the King. Bruce Springsteen paid homage to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, King's national holiday. Springsteen's social media shared a performance of “We ...

Before words like diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging crept into the American lexicon there was one word the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often spoke with vigor and meaning. Justice. On ...

“Going to jail for a righteous cause is a badge of honor and a symbol of dignity.” Those words come from a soul stirring piece of writing authored by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and like no ...

The civil rights leader left behind a legacy of inspiring words in the many sermons and speeches he delivered. Martin Luther King, Jr., In His Own Words When he was assassinated in 1968, Dr. Martin ...

Dr. King's life and legacy — in my view — shows the way forward." Other commemorations echoed Bernice King's reminder and Biden's allusions that the "Beloved Community" — Martin Luther King's ...

The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes. A large group gathers to watch a ...