The Root23d
Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dad Changed His Name? Here’s The Inspiring Reason Why
The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...
People23d
Martin Luther King Jr. 'Knew That His Own Government Was Out to Destroy Him.' Here's What Helped Him Persevere
Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books ...
The Daytona Beach News-Journal23d
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? What to know about the civil rights leader.
Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, speeches and acts of service. At 8 a.m., the MLK Breakfast will take place at the Julia T. & Charles W. Cherry Sr.
The Stanford Daily24d
Behind Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 visit to Stanford
On April 14, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Stanford to deliver a speech entitled “The Other America.” The address focused on the injustice present in an America marked by racial ...
The Royal Family28d
The King marks 35 years of The King's Foundation
As Royal Founding Patron of the charity, The King has joined community representatives, students, alumni and ambassadors to celebrate the launch of The King's Foundation's 35th anniversary year at ...