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Emily Yellin discusses her collaborative memoir with the late James Lawson, ‘the architect of the nonviolent movement in America’ ...

There’s no denying that the image of Dr. King has been distorted over time to make his bold, radical message more “palatable.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — MLK Saratoga’s annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend will kick off this Friday, Jan. 16, and will continue through the official holiday on Monday, Jan. 19. This year’s theme is ...

These historic addresses are of great importance as they document the personal and political development of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Churches, civil rights organizations and service groups marked the national holiday honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.