Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin ...

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

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.

US civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr was shot dead on April 4, 1968, as he was on his way to lead a march. His ...

On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated annually on the third ... Their oldest, Yolanda, was born in 1955, followed by sons ...

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

By The Associated Press Today is Friday, April 4, the 94th day of 2025. There are 271 days left in the year. Today in history ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent time in Chicago fighting for racial and economic equality for people of color. The community ...

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

Many in Iowa City came together on Friday to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impacts on the civil rights ...