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American icon has inspired many a movie over the decades Martin Luther King, Jr.—here are five to watch to honor the civil rights leader

In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it

Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.

Originally released on home video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Historical Perspective follows a more traditional approach to documentary filmmaking. Narrated by The Transformers voice actor Arthur Burghardt, we see some never-before-scene footage of Dr. King and elements of his life that weren’t covered in the previous documentaries.

Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a 'good troublemaker' who fought for civil rights and justice. Learn about his impact and the ongoing struggle for equality.

From breakfasts, to food drives, to service projects, Massachusetts communities this weekend will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

John Lewis's story will come to life on stage in an invigorating way when the Westhampton Beach PAC presents “Hero: The Boy From Troy.”

The dozen winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest were recognized during a reception at Bruch Hall at Wooster First Presbyterian Church before the Community Celebraton service.

Salem State University’s 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Convocation on Monday morning invited people to discuss the meaning of the civil rights icon’s life and legacy.

This month, as they have for almost 40 years, millions of Americans celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was indisputably one of the most iconic historical figures of the 20th century,