The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.”His father decided to change ...

The name we recognize today as one of the most powerful voices during the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., was originally not named “Martin Luther.” His father decided to change ...

This story was originally published in 2020. For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name ...

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil-rights activist who helped end segregation in the US. Martin wasn't his given name — he was born Michael King Jr., after his father. On top of ...

Martin wasn't always his name. Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr. His father, who was born Michael King, changed his name after the death of his father-in-law in 1931.