At the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis one September day, tourists pause solemnly before a group of life-size statues, some crafted in Tennessee National Guard uniforms,

East Tennessee civil rights activist Alvereen Bridgeforth spent Monday honoring those who came before her, like the man who the day is named after: Martin Luther King Jr. The work of the civil rights leader,

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

From #kunhardtfilmfoundation Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights activist, was fatally shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, at 6:01 p.m. CST. He was

Memphis, TN, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is proud to announce the acquisition of the extraordinary archive of Bayard Rustin, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and a lifelong advocate ...

Guests are encouraged to visit the National Civil Rights Museum during MLK Day, with activities honoring Dr. King.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist and political philosopher who became one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. He is best known for his commitment to civil rights progress through nonviolent civil disobedience, which was rooted in his Christian faith.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. His leadership and advocacy for

McLemore. Hosted by the Memphis and West Tennessee AFL-CIO, the luncheon will run from noon to 2 p.m. Free admission at the National Civil Rights Museum: Jan. 20 Continuing a long tradition ...

Thousands of people braved the cold to learn about King and the Civil Rights movement during a free admission day at the Durham Museum in downtown Omaha.

At the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis one September day, tourists pause solemnly before a group of life-size statues, some crafted in Tennessee National Guard uniforms,

Joe Calhoun launched his activism during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike, listening to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.