He won two major history prizes and served as a consultant for filmmaker Ken Burns. His books charted the evolution of the American presidency.

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Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an ...

Though he invoked Jr. in his inaugural address, President Trump has pursued a vision focused on undoing much of the progress ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...

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In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...

WASHINGTON — Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders ...

By sitting down to lunch at a North Carolina department store, the brave men inspired many others to take part in nonviolent ...