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

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

US civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr was shot dead on April 4, 1968, as he was on his way to lead a march. His ...

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.

On April 4, the National Civil Rights Museum honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his death in 1968. Each year, ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin ...

Indianapolis will transform Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park on the near north side with new walkways and a new plaza ...

On this day, 57 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his motel room at the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday marked the 57th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights icon spent time in Chicago fighting for racial and economic equality for ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis ... Ray was born in Alton, Illinois, in 1928 and died in Nashville in 1998. Ray served time in prison in Illinois and Missouri during his ...

The event was moved from its original January date because of cold weather then, but the new date coincided almost with the ...