The civil rights leader was known as a great orator and an ambassador for peace. Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his soaring oratory as well as his leadership of the U.S. civil rights movement.

96 years after his birth on Jan. 15, 1929, and nearly 62 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963), Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stirring words and writings remain as relevant and ...

Throughout the year, but especially during his birth month of January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a pastor, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and trailblazer during the civil rights ...

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day! I thought it would be a good time to find some impactful quotes from presidential inaugural speeches and ...

As one of the most influential voices in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. helped change the course of history. Today, as we celebrate his legacy, we are reminded of just how true his ...

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That famous quote from the civil rights icon and Nobel Peace Prize recipient stands as a ...

(ABC News) -- Martin Luther King Jr., whose assassination was 50 years ago this week, was known for his soaring oratory as well as his leadership of the U.S. civil rights movement. Here are some ...