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Dr Martin Luther King Jr, a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His ...

Kingsport hosted its 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March on Saturday, commemorating the first march in the city ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.

Friday marks 57 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn. on April ...

Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook ...

On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.

The King Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his assassination with a wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta.

On the 57th anniversary of his death, North Jersey residents look back at personal encounters with Martin Luther King Jr.

April 4th is a municipal holiday to mourn a loss and celebrate the life of a giant in the push for civil rights in the U.S.