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Media outlets that praised Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the South treated Northern segregation differently.

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

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, a pivotal leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His ...

On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., 39, was shot and killed while standing on a balcony of the ...

Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook ...

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

The King Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his assassination with a wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta.

In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never ...

On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther ... Dr. King’s era as a leader for civil and human rights was a small glimpse in a ...

April 4th has witnessed a series of pivotal events that have shaped our world in various ways.One of the most significant moments in history that took ...