How Memphis Grizzlies players have embraced Martin Luther King Jr.'s significance
Several Memphis Grizzlies players have been introduced to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in different ways through their varied upbringings.
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.
Powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. message endures
The resonance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, delivered on the eve of his assassination in Memphis, reverberates through
MLK Day 2025: Ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy in Memphis
From a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum to MLK Days of Service, here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.
WBTV archives: Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Johnson C. Smith University in 1966
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re taking a look back at when the civil rights leader spoke to a crowd at Johnson C. Smith University nearly 60 years ago. On Sept. 21, 1966, King addressed an audience of nearly 5,
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
MLK Day Service 2025: How to watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
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.
NBA Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Reflection, Action, and Basketball
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NBA honors Dr. King’s enduring legacy through community-focused initiatives and thought-provoking reflections. The day is both a celebration of his vision and a call to action, reminding all of the work still needed to achieve equality and justice.
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.
Anderson reflects on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with speeches, performances
About 450 people attended the 38th annual breakfast, which also included presenting a Trailblazer Award to John Miller, former AnMed chief executive
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Family honors life of former Memphis sanitation worker who marched with Dr. King
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched with Memphians against unsafe working conditions and unlivable wages for sanitation ...
Memphis man recounts teenage days aiding worker’s strike during King’s last visit to the city
At the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis one September day, tourists pause solemnly before a ...
MLK Day at King’s Atlanta congregation features daughter’s warning about antiwoke rhetoric
A massive 70-member choir belted out “Hallelujah” at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day service Monday at his former congregation ...