Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining feature of the modern civil rights movement in America. King first demonstrated the efficacy of passive resistance in 1955–56 while ...

Finalists and winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. poster contest were recognized and honored at the event as well. For more information and upcoming events check out the Black Citizens and ...

Martin Luther King Jr, was born on 15 January 1929 ... Please accept marketing cookies. You can also view cookie information and see your current consent settings. In a federal society the southern ...