MLK's daughter spoke to Newsweek about the different trajectories of two Georgia natives, and how they aligned in the fight for ciivl rights.

Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, spent his life intertwined with America’s and the world’s enduring legacy ...

Flags, which were previously lowered to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, will return to half-staff from sunrise on January 21 until sunset on January 29 to continue the mourning period. “I am ...

Columbus celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend with 'The Dream Lives On' citywide events.

Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in ...

Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin ...

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter sing with Martin Luther King ... s participation in the civil rights movement alongside Martin Luther King Jr. As much of a teachable moment as that was for me, President ...

As she outlined the plans for the King holiday observance and talked about the King Center's future, Bernice King reflected ...

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of the American civil rights icon who was assassinated in 1968. The holiday didn’t come ...

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a law, designating the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging Americans to ...