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Jun 11
- Dorothy Cotton, civil rights pioneer and MLK colleague, dies
  The Southern Christian Leadership Conference says a civil rights pioneer who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has died
  
  Jun 11
Apr 6
- At 86, Andrew Young recalls horror of witnessing moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis
  Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr.
  
  Apr 6
Apr 6
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter reflects 50 years after his assassination: 'We’re not where we’re supposed to be'
  Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago in Memphis.
  
  Apr 6
Apr 6
- A deeper look into the life of Martin Luther King Jr., 50 years after his death
  A new HBO documentary, "King in the Wilderness," takes a look at the activist's final months before his assassination at the age of 39.
  
  Apr 6
Apr 5
- Dozens of celebs appear in Stevie Wonder's 'Dream Still Lives' video honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
  Stevie Wonder produced a new video featuring dozens of celebrities, musicians and political figures sharing their dreams for the world and themselves.
  
  Apr 5
Apr 5
- What Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy means to people today
  Fifty years after the Baptist minister and activist's assassination, ABC News' Byron Pitts spoke to people about his legacy.
  
  Apr 5
Apr 4
- Bernice King reflects on her father's legacy
  "We can't just pause in this moment and honor a great man.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- Martin Luther King Jr. impersonator discovers life's calling through famous speeches
  Stephon Ferguson travels around the world speaking in the voice of MLK.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- When I heard Martin Luther King was shot, I thought: 'Maybe he'll survive': Reporter's Notebook
  It is impossible to describe what he meant to black Americans while he lived.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
  What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter speaks out on 'GMA' 50 years after his death
  Yolanda Renee King, 9, and her parents pay homage to the late civil rights icon.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- Inside the international manhunt for Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer
  Breaking down the FBI's massive operation and the various leads.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 4
- 'I've seen the Promised Land': Martin Luther King Jr. delivers final speech
  ABC News will be in Memphis Wednesday for the 50th anniversary of his assassination.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The basics
  What you need to know about the national holiday celebrating the civil rights leader.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Famous Martin Luther King Jr. quotes
  Remember inspiring words from the civil rights leader.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedicated in 2011
  President Obama spoke in the National Mall at a ceremony honoring the slain civil rights leader.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. talks 'Issue and Answers' on ABC in 1967
  The civil rights leader appeared on the ABC program for a discussion about race riots and his opposition to the Vietnam War.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr.
  At 86, the civil rights leader recalls the horror of witnessing the moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. discusses attempts on his life in 1965
  The civil rights leader told reporters that "as a nonviolent leader I do not feel that I should go around with bodyguards."
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- Young protesters will be part of 'redemption of America': Friend of Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Andrew Young, a civil rights activist who marched with King, praised the Parkland students for their commitment to end gun violence.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 2
- Martin Luther King Jr: 10 inspirational quotes
  Fifty years after King's assassination, here are some of his most inspiring words.
  
  Apr 2
Apr 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. 'never lost faith in the American dream': Andrew Young
  King was assassinated 50 years ago this week.
  
  Apr 1
Jan 16
- Americans honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  Across the US, there were scenes of people volunteering and helping others.
  
  Jan 16
Jan 15
- 'View' staff on what MLK Day means to them
  Members of "The View" family share their personal connection to MLK Day -- and how the civil rights movement he led changed the course of their lives.
  
  Jan 15
Jan 15
- Rep. John Lewis on not meeting with Trump: Martin Luther King Jr. 'would have taken the same position I did'
  Lewis, who boycotted Trump’s inauguration, says Martin Luther King Jr. “would have taken the same position I did.”
  
  Jan 15
Jan 15
- 'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
  A fifth-grade Texas, like Dr. King, has a dream.
  
  Jan 15
Jan 15
- Fifth-grader echoes Martin Luther King Jr. with her own 'dream' speech
  Tchanori Kone paid tribute to the civil rights activist nearly 50 years after his death in an inspiring speech that took home 1st place at a Houston competition.
  
  Jan 15
Jan 14
- 'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
  Tchanori Kone, a fifth-grade student from the Houston area, called for a "radical redistribution of political and economic power" to help address racial and economic "injustice."
  
  Jan 14
Jan 12
- National parks free to all on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  It's one of a handful days when all national parks are free.
  
  Jan 12
Apr 4
- '...A powerful moral force': Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death
  A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.’s most inspiring words on the 49th anniversary of his death.
  
  Apr 4
Apr 3
- April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. dead at 39
  The civil rights leader was killed outside the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
  
  Apr 3
Apr 3
- April 4, 1968: President Johnson addresses the nation after death of Martin Luther King Jr.
  The president reacts to the death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
  
  Apr 3
Jan 17
- Coretta Scott King Speaks Out in Posthumous Memoir: 'This Family Was Chosen'
  The wife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out in her posthumous memoir.
  
  Jan 17
Jan 16
- Through a Photographer's Lens: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
  Photographer Steve Schapiro reflects on his past work.
  
  Jan 16
Jan 16
- Celebs, Politicians and Entrepreneurs Pay Tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  Many paying tribute to the late civil rights leader today.
  
  Jan 16
Jan 16
- Voice of King
  Stephon Ferguson has discovered his life's calling through impersonating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  
  Jan 16

MLK Add Interest Follow the latest MLK news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Dorothy Cotton, civil rights pioneer and MLK colleague, dies The Southern Christian Leadership Conference says a civil rights pioneer who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has died Jun 11

At 86, Andrew Young recalls horror of witnessing moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr. Apr 6

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter reflects 50 years after his assassination: 'We’re not where we’re supposed to be' Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago in Memphis. Apr 6

A deeper look into the life of Martin Luther King Jr., 50 years after his death A new HBO documentary, "King in the Wilderness," takes a look at the activist's final months before his assassination at the age of 39. Apr 6

Dozens of celebs appear in Stevie Wonder's 'Dream Still Lives' video honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Stevie Wonder produced a new video featuring dozens of celebrities, musicians and political figures sharing their dreams for the world and themselves. Apr 5

What Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy means to people today Fifty years after the Baptist minister and activist's assassination, ABC News' Byron Pitts spoke to people about his legacy. Apr 5

Bernice King reflects on her father's legacy "We can't just pause in this moment and honor a great man. Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr. impersonator discovers life's calling through famous speeches Stephon Ferguson travels around the world speaking in the voice of MLK. Apr 4

When I heard Martin Luther King was shot, I thought: 'Maybe he'll survive': Reporter's Notebook It is impossible to describe what he meant to black Americans while he lived. Apr 4

What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter speaks out on 'GMA' 50 years after his death Yolanda Renee King, 9, and her parents pay homage to the late civil rights icon. Apr 4

Inside the international manhunt for Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer Breaking down the FBI's massive operation and the various leads. Apr 4

'I've seen the Promised Land': Martin Luther King Jr. delivers final speech ABC News will be in Memphis Wednesday for the 50th anniversary of his assassination. Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The basics What you need to know about the national holiday celebrating the civil rights leader. Apr 3

Famous Martin Luther King Jr. quotes Remember inspiring words from the civil rights leader. Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedicated in 2011 President Obama spoke in the National Mall at a ceremony honoring the slain civil rights leader. Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. talks 'Issue and Answers' on ABC in 1967 The civil rights leader appeared on the ABC program for a discussion about race riots and his opposition to the Vietnam War. Apr 3

Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr. At 86, the civil rights leader recalls the horror of witnessing the moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis. Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. discusses attempts on his life in 1965 The civil rights leader told reporters that "as a nonviolent leader I do not feel that I should go around with bodyguards." Apr 3

Young protesters will be part of 'redemption of America': Friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Andrew Young, a civil rights activist who marched with King, praised the Parkland students for their commitment to end gun violence. Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr: 10 inspirational quotes Fifty years after King's assassination, here are some of his most inspiring words. Apr 2

Martin Luther King Jr. 'never lost faith in the American dream': Andrew Young King was assassinated 50 years ago this week. Apr 1

Americans honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Across the US, there were scenes of people volunteering and helping others. Jan 16

'View' staff on what MLK Day means to them Members of "The View" family share their personal connection to MLK Day -- and how the civil rights movement he led changed the course of their lives. Jan 15

Rep. John Lewis on not meeting with Trump: Martin Luther King Jr. 'would have taken the same position I did' Lewis, who boycotted Trump’s inauguration, says Martin Luther King Jr. “would have taken the same position I did.” Jan 15

'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. A fifth-grade Texas, like Dr. King, has a dream. Jan 15

Fifth-grader echoes Martin Luther King Jr. with her own 'dream' speech Tchanori Kone paid tribute to the civil rights activist nearly 50 years after his death in an inspiring speech that took home 1st place at a Houston competition. Jan 15

'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Tchanori Kone, a fifth-grade student from the Houston area, called for a "radical redistribution of political and economic power" to help address racial and economic "injustice." Jan 14

National parks free to all on Martin Luther King Jr. Day It's one of a handful days when all national parks are free. Jan 12

'...A powerful moral force': Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.’s most inspiring words on the 49th anniversary of his death. Apr 4

April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. dead at 39 The civil rights leader was killed outside the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Apr 3

April 4, 1968: President Johnson addresses the nation after death of Martin Luther King Jr. The president reacts to the death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Apr 3

Coretta Scott King Speaks Out in Posthumous Memoir: 'This Family Was Chosen' The wife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out in her posthumous memoir. Jan 17

Through a Photographer's Lens: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement Photographer Steve Schapiro reflects on his past work. Jan 16

Celebs, Politicians and Entrepreneurs Pay Tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Many paying tribute to the late civil rights leader today. Jan 16

Voice of King Stephon Ferguson has discovered his life's calling through impersonating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan 16

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MLK
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Follow the latest MLK news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Dorothy Cotton, civil rights pioneer and MLK colleague, dies
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference says a civil rights pioneer who worked closely with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has died

Jun 11

At 86, Andrew Young recalls horror of witnessing moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis
Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr.

Apr 6

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter reflects 50 years after his assassination: 'We’re not where we’re supposed to be'
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago in Memphis.

Apr 6

A deeper look into the life of Martin Luther King Jr., 50 years after his death
A new HBO documentary, "King in the Wilderness," takes a look at the activist's final months before his assassination at the age of 39.

Apr 6

Dozens of celebs appear in Stevie Wonder's 'Dream Still Lives' video honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Stevie Wonder produced a new video featuring dozens of celebrities, musicians and political figures sharing their dreams for the world and themselves.

Apr 5

What Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy means to people today
Fifty years after the Baptist minister and activist's assassination, ABC News' Byron Pitts spoke to people about his legacy.

Apr 5

Bernice King reflects on her father's legacy
"We can't just pause in this moment and honor a great man.

Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr. impersonator discovers life's calling through famous speeches
Stephon Ferguson travels around the world speaking in the voice of MLK.

Apr 4

When I heard Martin Luther King was shot, I thought: 'Maybe he'll survive': Reporter's Notebook
It is impossible to describe what he meant to black Americans while he lived.

Apr 4

What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
What you need to know about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter speaks out on 'GMA' 50 years after his death
Yolanda Renee King, 9, and her parents pay homage to the late civil rights icon.

Apr 4

Inside the international manhunt for Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer
Breaking down the FBI's massive operation and the various leads.

Apr 4

'I've seen the Promised Land': Martin Luther King Jr. delivers final speech
ABC News will be in Memphis Wednesday for the 50th anniversary of his assassination.

Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The basics
What you need to know about the national holiday celebrating the civil rights leader.

Apr 3

Famous Martin Luther King Jr. quotes
Remember inspiring words from the civil rights leader.

Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedicated in 2011
President Obama spoke in the National Mall at a ceremony honoring the slain civil rights leader.

Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. talks 'Issue and Answers' on ABC in 1967
The civil rights leader appeared on the ABC program for a discussion about race riots and his opposition to the Vietnam War.

Apr 3

Andrew Young recalls the moment a bullet killed Martin Luther King Jr.
At 86, the civil rights leader recalls the horror of witnessing the moment Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis.

Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr. discusses attempts on his life in 1965
The civil rights leader told reporters that "as a nonviolent leader I do not feel that I should go around with bodyguards."

Apr 3

Young protesters will be part of 'redemption of America': Friend of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Andrew Young, a civil rights activist who marched with King, praised the Parkland students for their commitment to end gun violence.

Apr 3

Martin Luther King Jr: 10 inspirational quotes
Fifty years after King's assassination, here are some of his most inspiring words.

Apr 2

Martin Luther King Jr. 'never lost faith in the American dream': Andrew Young
King was assassinated 50 years ago this week.

Apr 1

Americans honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Across the US, there were scenes of people volunteering and helping others.

Jan 16

'View' staff on what MLK Day means to them
Members of "The View" family share their personal connection to MLK Day -- and how the civil rights movement he led changed the course of their lives.

Jan 15

Rep. John Lewis on not meeting with Trump: Martin Luther King Jr. 'would have taken the same position I did'
Lewis, who boycotted Trump’s inauguration, says Martin Luther King Jr. “would have taken the same position I did.”

Jan 15

'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
A fifth-grade Texas, like Dr. King, has a dream.

Jan 15

Fifth-grader echoes Martin Luther King Jr. with her own 'dream' speech
Tchanori Kone paid tribute to the civil rights activist nearly 50 years after his death in an inspiring speech that took home 1st place at a Houston competition.

Jan 15

'Like Dr. King, I have a dream': Fifth-grader's inspiring speech pays tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tchanori Kone, a fifth-grade student from the Houston area, called for a "radical redistribution of political and economic power" to help address racial and economic "injustice."

Jan 14

National parks free to all on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
It's one of a handful days when all national parks are free.

Jan 12

'...A powerful moral force': Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death
A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.’s most inspiring words on the 49th anniversary of his death.

Apr 4

April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King Jr. dead at 39
The civil rights leader was killed outside the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

Apr 3

April 4, 1968: President Johnson addresses the nation after death of Martin Luther King Jr.
The president reacts to the death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.

Apr 3

Coretta Scott King Speaks Out in Posthumous Memoir: 'This Family Was Chosen'
The wife of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks out in her posthumous memoir.

Jan 17

Through a Photographer's Lens: Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
Photographer Steve Schapiro reflects on his past work.

Jan 16

Celebs, Politicians and Entrepreneurs Pay Tribute on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many paying tribute to the late civil rights leader today.

Jan 16

Voice of King
Stephon Ferguson has discovered his life's calling through impersonating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 16