96 years after his birth on Jan. 15, 1929, and nearly 62 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963), Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stirring words and writings remain as relevant and ...

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was just 39 years old when he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, but the values he stood for - acceptance, equality, non-violent protest - have echoed ...

Here are seven of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most powerful quotes, revealing both the heart and struggle of his journey. 1. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” ...

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dance and inspirational messages in an event staged at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School. IPS Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App ...