MLK Files Declassified: Did James Earl Ray Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?
President Trump has announced plans to release classified documents on high-profile assassinations, including that of civil-rights icon Martin Luther King.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born—and What's Become of It
King was born to Alberta Williams and Martin Luther King Sr. in Atlanta, in a modest two-story Queen Anne Victorian home that had been purchased by his maternal grandfather for just $3,500 20 years earlier.
A look back on The Tennessean’s coverage of Martin Luther King Jr.
From being a preacher in an Atlanta Baptist church to one of the most quoted Civil Rights leaders, Martin Luther King Jr.’s journey was heavily covered by The Tennessean.
Martin Luther King’s Family Responds to Trump’s Assassination Files Order With a Request
Martin Luther King Jr.’s family responded to Donald Trump’s move to order the declassification of records linked to the assassination of the American civil rights activist more than 50 years ago. In a statement published on social media Thursday evening,
How Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision Resonates With Today’s Changing Environment
King in those last days of his life was speaking to how the environment and the conditions in which people live and work affect their lives and well-being.
Martin Luther King Jr. assassination files to be released
Jonathan Eig, who won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for his biography, “King: A Life,” said he has probably read about 90% of the available government files related to King, including a trounce of files released in 2017.
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader
What is MLK Day? What to know about the federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indiana for 2025? Banks, USPS, more
Federal and state offices, banks, as well as postal and trash services will be closed or suspended Monday. Here’s what else you should know.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Trump orders release of files on JFK, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations
President Trump ordered the public release of classified files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.
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MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
a "Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration" will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Monumental Baptist ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Tennessee: What’s open, closed? Will kids have school?
Here's what to know about the holiday in Tennessee. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. The holiday takes place on the third Monday in January, and has done so since it ...