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Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The 54 million Americans with one or more disabilities and their friends, family, and caregivers, should think particularly deep about the impact the civil rights leader had on America and the world.

Martin Luther King, Sr., "Daddy King," was a dstinguished African American minister who preached a social gospel combining personal salvation with social activism

January 21, 2008 is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., fought for civil rights, but dreamed of true racial unity. Did you know that Dr. King merely followed somebody far greater than he?

A brief overview of the reasons nonviolence was used for the Civil Right Movement, taken from the book Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King Jr.

Read this informative article and find out how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr helped to shape America. Also, you'll find out how his young life was cut short, and what resulted from it.

It's important to acknowledge the man behind Martin Luther King Day. So commemorate his memory by remembering all of the ways he's helped society.

Martin Luther King Jr. was famous for his dreams. He was born January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta Georgia to Alberta King and his Michael Luther King.

Denver will be celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Read this article for details.

Keeping Martin Luther Kings message and legacy alive is not only a job for his family, but a job for the whole nation.

A look at Martin Luther King's development as a civil rights leader and the portrayal of King in David Garrow's book, Bearing the Cross.

There is little doubt that the closest to Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream being realized was the personification of it at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, the day before the official national holiday in honor of the Civil Rights leader.

When Martin Luther King Jr wrote his 'I Have a Dream 'speech, it was with the impression that there was something American that belonged to the Negro. Something that had been denied him. A discrepancy King addressed as a 'shameful condition'.

Martin Luther King Day was the first holiday added to the United States' secular calendar since Memorial Day in 1948.

Atlanta is a mesh of Southern charm, culture and history, with a modern-day twist. You will find industry, progressiveness, diverse populations, but also old-time traditions and rememberances of people and times long-gone.

In this speech, Martin Luther King Jr is fighting for the rights of the black community, he is speaking how all men are equal and deserve the same rights as one another.

Martin Luther King, Jr was one of the great orators of the 20th Century. His "I Have a Dream Speech" -- widely considered the greatest speech ever given by an American -- inspired the country and forced Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964,

An organization seeks to build a monument to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall.

A very short analyzation of the 'I Have a Dream' speech, given by Martin Luther King Jr.

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most persuasive speakers in American history. King is able to remain level headed and calm in the extremely turbulent time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Explores the people and events that impacted Martin Luther King, Jr. to become the person he was.

Martin Luther King did more champion for civil rights - he showed us what it means to stand for something

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your kids by creating some of these entertaining and educational craft projects.

Here are some facts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that aren't widely known by the general public.

The 1950's in the United States were rich with remarkable personalities. A young martin luther King jr. led a bus boycott, Douglas MacArthur reversed the of the war in Korea....

Find free resources for your study and observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

R. Kelly is on top of the world, his world. Forget his problems in the past and focus on this: Kelly recently said in a magazine interview that he compares himself to Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Marvin Gaye, and to top it off, the heroic Martin Luther King Jr.

Nearly two decades afer the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the nation's largest, most centralized effort to collect and publish his important writings, speeches and sermons began.

Thoughts and Feeling of Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Speeches

Today, January 21, some of the young families in Jonesboro, Ark., celebrated Martin Luther King Jr day by going to the Second Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Pot Luck Breakfast at the Community Center.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader, an inspiration, a preacher and a strong man. This is how I believe Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches made an impact.

Following are a list of the most famous speeches that the Rev.,Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made during his life time and all are a work of brilliance, one of the greatest orators I have ever encountered in my lifetime.

Many people know the name Martin Luther King Jr. During his lifetime he accomplished many things

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who will forever be remembered for his impact on the entire American nation.

The DuSable Museum showcases African and African American paintings and statues with various images, real letters, and paraphernalia of other Civil Rights leaders, as well as Martin Luther King Jr.

A summary and analysis of two varying view points on the question of King's role in the civil rights movement. One historian said yes, he was vital, the other said no.

Rosa Parks helped to form and shape the history of the civil rights movement with just one act. Refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Even though this happened over 40 years ago, it still inspires many of us to stand up for what is right.

Family fun awaits you on this Massachusetts Monday holiday, Martin Luther King Day 2008. Here are all of the free and paid events you can enjoy on MLK Day.

This paper is about women's roles in the civil rights movement. It is especially focused on the contributions of African-American women.

A bus driver for the Red River Elementary School in Coushatta, LA, segregates school bus. Said she never heard of the Civil Rights movement.

Atlanta's biggest MLK Holiday celebration featured the 2007 exhibition of Dr. Marting Luther King, Jr.'s private papers...

This January, cities and towns across the United States will celebrate and observe the contributions and dedications of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King.

A small cast of nine students captures the micro-essence of the civil rights movement in the play--Martin Said So--a play set during the decade of the 1960s, including the tragic Apr. 4, 1968 asassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

The Civil Rights Memorial is one of the most visited attractions in Montgomery, Alabama. The Civil Rights Memorial honors the memory of 40 individuals who lost their lives fighting for freedom and racial equality in the United States.

If you are planning a trip to the Memphis area in the future, consider visiting the National Civil Rights Museum. If you are not able to come see the exhibit for yourself, consider reading the rich history and view the pictures from the gallery on the museum's website.

This is a book review of William H. Chafe's book "Civilities and Civil Rights." An examination of the microcosm of Greensboro in the South.

Every city has its own attractions but few cities can boast the type of ground breaking, law creating history that Birmingham has to offer with its Civil Rights Tour.

Many famous blacks who were born or lived in Alabama made their mark on society. Alabama was a major battleground for Civil Rights events that changed the nation. Alabama has a wealth of attractions that highlight famous blacks, events, and black historic sites.

How to turn your day off into a day of service and remembrance.

This article talks about civil rights and looks more specifically at three particularly impacting movements for civil rights.

As host and home to The Martin Luther King Library at Fourth and San Fernando, you know we will be celebrating Martin Luther King for his courage, vision and legacy.