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In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it

Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.

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.

Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a 'good troublemaker' who fought for civil rights and justice. Learn about his impact and the ongoing struggle for equality.

American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader

The MLK parade in Newport News featured a special guest appearance by Dr. King’s niece, Rev. Robin Scott-King, who shared the principles by which her uncle lived.

Tributes across the nation will honor Martin Luther King Jr., a man who inspired many. But who inspired him? It was Charleston SC educator Septima P. Clark.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially recognized on Monday, students, staff and community members gathered in Bemidji State's American Indian Resource Center on Tuesday to celebrate not only the man but the movement of which he was part.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community leaders, artists and advocates gathered at the Parkview at Cascades Park for the Day of Dialogue event, “Art as Activism: The Role of Artists in Social and Political Movements.” The event celebrated King’s legacy through speeches, discussions and artistic reflections on social justice and human rights.