Marchers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with peaceful retracing of march into Marquette Park

People from different backgrounds joined for a journey towards peace.

Clara Ester, Who Was With Martin Luther King Jr. in His Last Moments, Dies at 78

A Memphis college student and activist, she witnessed Dr. King’s assassination in 1968 when he was shot at his motel and ran ...

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only ..."

Few quotes have stood the test of time as powerfully as Martin Luther King Jr.'s words: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; ...
Opinion

Jeanne Theoharis and Erik Wallenberg: The unknown history of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Chicago housing movement

Chicago’s movement too often appears as a failure, but Black residents organized to expose the city’s relentless segregation in housing.

Vintage Chicago Tribune: The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic march through Marquette Park

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. encountered one of the angriest mobs of his lifetime not in the South, but in Chicago 60 years ...

New Martin Luther King Jr. mural dedicated in Davenport

A new mural celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. was dedicated in Davenport. Local artist Isaiah “Zay” Williams started working ...

Trump administration releases records on FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from ...

32 fascinating facts you didn't know about Martin Luther King Jr.

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

'One of Dublin's best kept secrets' | Church brings MLK's first public speech to life

The event was to honor the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s first public speech at age 15, in Dublin.