Martin Luther King Jr.

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Arkansas To Split Its Holidays For Martin Luther King Jr. And Robert E. Lee

11:51am March 20, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Since 1985, the state has celebrated the civil rights icon and Confederate general on the same day. A bill set to be signed into law removes Lee from King's federal holiday, bumping him to October.

Writer James Baldwin at home in Saint Paul de Vence, South of France, in 1985.

Did I Get James Baldwin Wrong?

6:04pm February 05, 2017

by Stephen Casmier

The new film I Am Not Your Negro paints a picture of the prophetic writer's racial outlook that challenges the feeling of hope I once found in his words.

The front page of the 1965 Selma Times-Journal, which showed Bernard Kleina — then Father Kleina — being arrested.

Arts

When King Came To Chicago: See The Rare Images Of His Campaign — In Color

5:04pm June 18, 2016

by NPR Staff

Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. went north, leading the Chicago Freedom Movement. Bernard Kleina and his camera were there, too — and the former priest walks NPR through his color photos.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announces his veto of legislation that major corporations said could legalize discrimination. He said,

Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives

11:02am March 29, 2016

Corporations in Atlanta have a long history of supporting a focus on business, not social conservatives' issues. Now the governor is vetoing a bill that LGBT groups say would lead to discrimination.

Demonstrators of different races and religions from across the country united to take part in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., 50 years ago.

National

'A Proud Walk': 3 Voices On The March From Selma To Montgomery

4:39pm March 20, 2015

by NPR Staff

Following the Bloody Sunday crackdown in Selma, Ala., Martin Luther King Jr. called for support across the U.S. People of different races and religions flocked to the state. Three of them look back.

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Rabbi Max Nussbaum (left) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Los Angeles.

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In Hollywood, MLK Delivered A Lesser-Known Speech That Resonates Today

3:09pm February 26, 2015

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. visited Los Angeles and spoke to a standing room-only crowd at Temple Israel. The synagogue honors his legacy by replaying the speech once a year.

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Bernice King is in a protracted legal battle with her brothers over control of their father's bible and Nobel Peace Prize.

National

King's Family Builds Its Own Legacy Of Legal Battles

12:43pm January 18, 2015

by Gene Demby

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children have feuded bitterly over his legacy for years. They're often criticized, but some believe their desire to tightly control their father's estate is fair.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King waves to supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington.

National

Why It's Difficult To Find Full Video Of King's Historic Speech

12:11pm August 24, 2013

by Eyder Peralta

Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech is copyrighted, limiting its presence online. One organization, however, has decided to provide ready access to the video.

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