Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

"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.

The civil rights icon opposed injustice globally and his legacy supports Palestinian liberation. Israel's co-optation of his message distorts his stance

"This is intentionally distasteful, dishonoring, deplorable, and disrespectful to my family and my father," wrote Bernice King in response to Sexyy Red.

But marches and protests for civil rights and sit-ins at whites-only restaurants, businesses, swimming pools and beaches increased and began receiving national attention. In the years leading to ...

Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.

Martin Luther King III called on those who oppose Trump to stay actively involved in politics, but insisted that civility must rise to the top.

The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E.

Gathering at the Warrior Chapel, unit leaders, Soldiers, civilians, and children of all ages joined forces to pay tribute to the civil rights ... of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the ongoing ...

Inside the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, you'll first see a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before walking ... tribute to the legendary civil rights icon.

led to major changes in the U.S. such as the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. "While others were advocating for freedom by 'any means necessary,' including violence, Martin Luther King Jr ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in only one city in Florida during the Civil Rights movement: St. Augustine. 5480 ATLANTIC VIEW: This was the winter home of missionaries who opened ...