Yolanda Renée King is the sole grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King—and is just as passionate. She ...

Recently, on May 31, 2025, I attended a community celebration for the sculpture unveiling ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther ...

Almost four years after his “I Have a Dream” speech, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived at a tent-in demonstration in DuPage County.

Memphis is a city steeped in history, culture, and a rhythm that echoes with the sounds of its legendary musical heritage and so many historical sites. A four-day adventure in this vibrant southern ...

When it comes to picking our list of the best places to visit in Tennessee, there’s really too much choice to cipher through.

Black history is everywhere. From oral traditions, written records, and acclaimed museums to weathered buildings, bronze statues or unrecognized placards, the markings of Black people, travel and ...

At 6:05 p.m., King was standing on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he was staying in the city. While on the balcony, King was rushed to the hospital after being struck in the ...

The Movement. The Moment.” event on Thursday, April 4, 2024, to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 56th anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, Tenn.

This year's theme, "How Long, Not Long," is taken from King's famous speech in Alabama. The ceremony will feature performances, a keynote speaker, and a wreath-laying at the Lorraine Motel balcony.

On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Every year since our opening in 1991, the National Civil Rights Museum ...

Each year, the Museum honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory by commemorating the tragedy on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968, marking the end of his life.

King stands with his aides on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., about the same spot where he was killed a day later on April 4, 1968. Associated Press Photo A black minister had ...