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 ...

California Rep. Lateefah Simon made sure her voice was heard loud and clear at a congressional hearing that appeared to have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Martin Luther King III: And legacy is not just about what happens at the end of your life, meaning that you accumulated a lot of resources and you want to pass them on. That may be a part of it ...

B efore Martin Luther King Jr. led marches, gave speeches, and peacefully fought to change the world, he was just a kid ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s only granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, was born on May 25, 2008. Here’s everything to know about MLK’s granddaughter.