What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood like? Discover how his early life and education shaped the Civil Rights leader we honor today.

Preaching a message of nonviolent resistance, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was the leading voice of the American civil rights movement.

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a 'Protest Leader Who Really Does Not Like Conflict,' Says Biographer Jonathan Eig, who wrote the acclaimed biography, ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the civil rights ...

What all of these documentaries on Martin Luther King Jr. can teach us is that the Civil Rights leader is more than just an inspirational speaker with a powerful voice.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a federal holiday in 1983 under President Ronald Reagan to commemorate King’s achievements during the Civil Rights Movement.

Students, religious leaders and local officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

On This Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Life, Death, Legacy To commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, C-SPAN Classroom has aggregated a number of video resources to help your students ...

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a look back at 15 of his most powerful quotes, including the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech and more.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are five documentaries that explore different aspects of the famed minister’s life and work.