Dexter King Dies a Week Shy of his 63rd Birthday
Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died at 62 after battling prostate cancer. He served as Chairman of The King...
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Honors MLK Jr.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, recognizing his 6 million miles traveled and 2,500 speeches for civil rights...
Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy Today
RadioFacts explores what Martin Luther King Jr might think about today's America at 83, examining progress and setbacks in the black community 45 years later....
10 Interesting Things from History (Jan 20th)
Discover 10 fascinating events that happened on January 20th, from Stevie Wonder's comeback show to Elvis getting drafted, plus MLK Jr. Day becoming a national...
MLK Speech on Morgan St., MPT: 3-Hour TV Special
MPT and Morgan State collaborate on 3-hour broadcast featuring rare 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. interview with David Susskind, unseen for 57 years....
MPT and WEAA-FM to Air MLK Speaks Broadcast on October 26
MPT and WEAA-FM air rare 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. interview with David Susskind on October 26. The landmark broadcast hasn't been seen in full...
Tennessee State University Mourns Alumnus Barry Scott
Tennessee State University mourns the loss of alumnus Barry Scott, acclaimed actor who founded American Negro Playwright Theatre and was renowned for his Martin Luther...
Audio Tribute: Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Pioneer
Benztown releases audio tribute to Rep. John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime Georgia Congressman who died at 80 after battling cancer....
Ex Radio DJ Stephon Ferguson Imitates MLK Worldwide
Former radio DJ Stephon Ferguson discovered his talent for imitating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by chance in the late 90s and turned it into...
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Honors MLK Jr.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, recognizing his 6 million miles traveled and 2,500 speeches for civil rights...
African-American Leaders Unite to Fund Free Selma Screenings
African-American business leaders nationwide unite to fund free Selma movie screenings for students. The initiative expands from NYC to multiple cities including Boston, Nashville, and...
New York Leaders Fund Free Screenings of Selma for Students
27 African-American business leaders in New York created a fund to provide free Selma movie screenings for 27,000 students grades 7-9, running January 8-19....
Dr. King: Brothers Want to Sell Father’s Nobel Medal
Dr. Bernice A. King publicly opposes her brothers' plan to sell Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize medal and personal Bible, calling the decision...
Harry Belafonte Sues the Martin Luther King jr. Estate
Harry Belafonte sues the Martin Luther King Jr. estate for rights to auction MLK documents, including notes from King's suit pocket when assassinated....
ASPiRE to Broadcast the 50th March on Washington
ASPiRE network will broadcast live coverage of the 50th anniversary March on Washington commemoration ceremony, featuring MLK documentaries and the historic event....
BET to Air Live March on Washington Special
BET Networks airs live coverage of the March on Washington's 50th anniversary with special guests including Congressman John Lewis and civil rights leaders....
Obama to Deliver Morehouse College Commencement Speech
President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, 2013, following Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the historic HBCU....
Bounce TV MLK Day: Obama Inauguration Live Coverage
Bounce TV celebrates MLK Day with live coverage of President Obama's second inauguration and special documentaries about Dr. King and Obama's journey....
MLK’s Reaction to Today’s World
An analysis of what Martin Luther King Jr might think about today's Black community, from wealthy celebrities to corporate radio to church scandals....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MLK Assassination Documentary
Smithsonian Channel premieres MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary using rare 1968 TV and radio footage from Dr. King's final days in Memphis....
BOONDOCKS Throwback: Martin Luther King Jr (funny vid)
Classic Boondocks episode featuring Martin Luther King Jr. returns in this throwback video. The controversial animated series takes on civil rights history....
Tavis Smiley Reports on MLK’s Anti-War Stance in New Special
PBS special examines MLK's controversial 1967 anti-war speech that cost him popularity. Tavis Smiley explores parallels to modern conflicts through interviews with King's advisors....
NBC News Time Capsule: MLK Jr. Look Here Special
NBC News presents a historical time capsule featuring Martin Luther King Jr. in the 'Look Here' special, offering rare footage and insights into the civil...