Martin Luther King Jr. “called for the prioritization of people over profit and for more equitable distribution of wealth and resources.“

MLK visited Seattle. During his time in the city, he spoke at Garfield High School. Today we talked with demonstrators at the site.

MLK Day, celebrated by many, reflects the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr., as 93% of Americans honor his life and legacy.

More than 2,000 people gathered for an annual breakfast Monday in Minneapolis to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States.

Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” on Monday to open a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service at his former congregation in Atlanta, followed by a stern

director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. Polls conducted by the Washington Post and the New York Times indicated most Americans did not ...

King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

The Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday has been observed ... King and the ferocious content of his character. The Washington Post accepts opinion articles on any topic. We welcome submissions ...

The Daily ran the headline,“Integration Has Long Way to Go, Says Dr. King.” While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader and advocate of nonviolent

Community cleanup in Shepherd's Park honors MLK Jr.'s legacy of unity and environmental consciousness. Volunteers gather to clear litter and deice the park.