Patterson, a Morehouse College senior from Houma ... and alumni—perhaps most famous among them Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who graduated from the school in 1948 at age 19.

The theme of Marietta College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration this year is “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence.” ...

Niranjana would go on to win first place, and $2,000.

Siena College launched an event in 1988 to carry on the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual gathering continues ...

On April 9, 1968, Mays made good on the promise. Benjamin Mays ’20, then recently retired as president of Morehouse College, delivers the final eulogy for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at Morehouse ...

Celebrating its “ruby” anniversary, the annual Kingdom Day Parade emphasized the passion and strength of community.

The complete opposites. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted everyone to be equal and fair to one another. He believed that serving others would bring society closer together. Dr. King’s ideals of ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...

If someone doesn’t have food we can share ours. We should help everyone because it’s the right decision. More:Martin Luther ...