Martin Luther King Jr ... Representative John Conyers, a Michigan Democrat, introduced legislation for a federal holiday shortly after King Jr.'s death. The bill did not gain immediate traction ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Monday, January 20, commemorates the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr ... Just four days after King’s assassination in 1968, US Rep. John Conyers of Michigan introduced legislation ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an ... Only a few days after his death, Congressman John Conyers proposed legislation to create a national holiday in honour of King. But it wasn't until 15 years ...

The Rev. Martin Luther ... Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, one of the longest-serving members of Congress known for his liberal stance on civil rights, proposed legislation to recognize King ...

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is commemorating the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. This year's theme, "How Long, Not Long," is taken from King's famous speech ...