Since Obama's election, I have been asked: • Is Barack Obama another Martin Luther King Jr? • What would Dr. King say about the election of Obama? • Does the election of Obama, as the first ...

The 37th Annual MLK Jr ... Dr. King and helped organize Freedom Rides and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Rustin also served as an organizer for the March on Washington for Jobs and ...

If Martin Luther ... “If King were here today, he’d probably tell us, ‘Why are you all surprised? This is American history. Why did you not think that after the election of Barack Obama ...

As he did in last year's speech to the NAACP, Obama said Monday that "we have more work to do" even after the gains made from the struggles of the older civil rights leaders. Americans must demand ...

Join CU Boulder for a free event open to students, staff, faculty and local community members to commemorate one of the country’s most influential civil rights leaders: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King ...

César Chávez Day honors the late Mexican American civil rights activist who dedicated his life to advocating for farmworkers' rights, fair wages, and better working conditions.

Andrew Young III, son of civil-rights pioneer Andrew Young II, reflects on the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Martin Luther King Day. Photo: Getty Images.