Coretta Scott King was more than the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. She was a visionary and resilient leader for human rights during and after her husband's lifetime.

Feb 1, 2010 - Rhonda Campbell

Labor activists seek to tie recent labor union struggles with the civil rights movement by holding events during week of King assassination.

Mar 25, 2011 - Jon Pike

This year Martin Luther King Jr Day will be celebrated on 19 January - the day before the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.

Dec 26, 2008 - Karen Lotter

When visiting Altanta, Georgia, travelers must visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King's birth home and tomb.

Jan 14, 2010 - Nancy Flores

King meets and marries Coretta Scott. He is jailed during race riots in Montgomery. The King home is bombed. He receives the Spingarn Medal.

Jan 13, 2007 - Mary Trotter Kion

The U.S. Postal Service honored composer Scott Joplin by releasing the 6th collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 28, 2010 - Tim Rich

If you have young children, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day might seem like a difficult holiday to celebrate. Teach children the significance of the holiday with these ideas.

Dec 10, 2007 - Barb Hacker

The U.S. Postal Service honored activist Martin Luther King, Jr. with the 2nd collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series

Jul 26, 2010 - Tim Rich

January 21 marks the observation of Martin Luther King Day. The following websites offer educational MLK activities for children to learn about this prominent American.

Jan 2, 2008 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. responds to inequality and helps to lead America's Civil Rights Movement.

Oct 25, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

Martin Luther King Jr's relentless crusades for peace and equality transformed his times and still affect our lives today.

Jan 27, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

Early Civil Rights leaders in Montgomery, AL took a stand against segregation. Three historic sites honor these pioneers and mark the birth of the Civil Rights Movement.

Nov 25, 2008 - Pamela Watson

But for the works of ancestors such as Rosa Parks and John Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama may not have become who they are, Dr. King's friend has said.

Apr 3, 2009 - Sulemana Braimah

By all accounts, Martin Luther King was an extraordinary man. His was passionately committed to positive change in America. Discover MLK Holiday origins and history.

Jan 8, 2010 - Jeremy Perkins

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. mounted courage and led the charge for Civil Rights throughout the United States. Impact of his achievements continues.

Oct 25, 2009 - Rhonda Campbell

Born in Atlanta, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great civil rights leader who left a legacy. Here is the background of the man and some of his quotes.

Dec 31, 2010 - Cynthia Matulich

The inaugural benediction speech by Reverend J. E. Lowerey has brought him into the limelight. Find out more about his background in the Civil Rights movement.

Jan 21, 2009 - Christine Fadhley

Ma Rainey returns to Columbus and becomes a theatrical businesswoman. On December 22, 1939, Gertrude Pridgett 'Ma' Rainey died.

Jan 30, 2007 - Mary Trotter Kion

The U.S. Postal Service honored A. Philip Randolph with the 12th collectible postage stamp in its popular Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 30, 2010 - Tim Rich

The U.S. Postal Service honored scientist Benjamin Banneker with the 3rd collectible postage stamp in its Black Heritage commemorative stamps series.

Jul 26, 2010 - Tim Rich