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.
MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.
City of Atlanta honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with day of service, parades
Born in Atlanta, civil rights icon and social activist, Martin Luther King Jr., made it his life mission to end segregation and fight for racial equality. He was shot and killed in Memphis at the age of 39.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta: Events, observances and celebrations
Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Atlanta is a little hectic this year, falling on Donald Trump’s inauguration and the 2025 National Championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, which takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday.
32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.
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
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
In Richmond and around U.S., Martin Luther King Jr. is honored
A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” on Monday to open a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service at his former congregation in Atlanta, followed by a stern
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday today: A legacy of love, justice, and freedom
In honor of her father's birthday, Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media
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.
Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle Obama and Trump’s exhausting return
Martin Luther King, Jr. with his arms folded in front of him and his gaze cast out over the frozen Tidal Basin. But there stood Glenda McDonald, bundled up in her parka doing as she has done over the years,
MLK Day at King’s Atlanta congregation features daughter’s warning about anti-woke rhetoric
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have kicked off at King's former congregation in Atlanta with a 70-member choir's ...
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Rapper Sexyy Red apologizes to Bernice King over AI-generated MLK image
Rapper Sexyy Red has apologized to Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter after posting an AI-generated image of herself holding ...
MLK Day Forecast: Temperatures to Plunge in Atlanta Amid Brutal Cold
Temperatures in the city will feel like they are in the single digits on Monday as extremely cold weather moves into the ...