Human progress is never inevitable. It only comes through the tireless work and persistent efforts of dedicated individuals.

From his written works to influential speeches, here are excerpts of ... comes to mind when reflecting on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most transformative leaders of the civil ...

Suzette Hackney talked with Martin Luther King III about the convergence of Inauguration Day with the day of service that honors his father.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 marks the day Dr. Martin Luther King ... at me — Martin King III giving me a thumbs up," Moore said. Moore knows more than a dozen of King's speeches by heart.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were improvised, delivered without a manuscript and with maybe just a few notes. Dr. King’s most ...

It was 1963 when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered "I Have a Dream," one of the most famous speeches in American ... he was taught the importance of giving, recently donating $50,000 to the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is ... Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr. King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — This year, there are a plethora of opportunities around the Portland metro area to celebrate, reflect and give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day through acts of service.