Discover 5 surprising facts about Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of MLK Day 2026. Explore his life and 'I Have a Dream' legacy.

Originally, Martin was not his first name, it was actually Michael — his father, Martin Luther King Sr.’s, name was also ...

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, it is important to remind our students about his message and how it applies to ...

Here’s a look at the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Personal Birth date: January 15, 1929 Death date: April 4, 1968 Birth place: Atlanta, Georgia Birth name: Michael King Jr.

We're sharing facts about Martin Luther King Jr. to commemorate his life and legacy as a civil rights leader These fun facts ...

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one we honor and celebrate every single year, but how well do Americans really know the civil rights leader? Born in Atlanta, Ga., King never knew he would ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. April 8, 1968 – Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduces legislation for a federal holiday ...