In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories ...

First known as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she later became an avid proselytizer for his vision of peace ...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking before crowd of 25,000 on March 25, 1965 in Montgomery, Ala. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr’s words highlight the power of love over hate, reminding us that only light can overcome darkness. Read ...

Dear members of the Northwestern community, This year, as we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on his profound impact both nationally and here in the Chicago area. Dr ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader who fought alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president, has ...

While Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, he was also just a man who loved to eat this popular Southern dessert.

Civil rights leader J.T. Johnson didn't know he had dyslexia and hid his illiteracy. Now with the help of an AI program, he's ...

OSLO, Norway -- A new audio recording was released Monday of a lecture Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave in the 1960s after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Nobel Prize posted the audio clip on its ...

The revered Civil Rights leader was assassinated on April 4. 1968 at just 39 years old Stephanie Sengwe is a pop culture enthusiast with over 10 years of experience working as a digital writer, editor ...

Location: Van Ness Avenue and Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Welcome remarks from Fresno County Board of Supervisors. This ceremony will feature performances from Fresno Unified School District Black ...

This story first aired on 2/18/2015. If you’ve seen the movie “Selma,” you know that one of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s favorite gospel songs was “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” by Thomas A. Dorsey. The ...