Martin Luther King Archives

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

ShareAmerica – Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. (National Park Service) Beginning the journey Born on January 15, ...

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 January, 2018 | Topics: History, News | Tags: African American History, Civil Rights, History, Martin Luther King

The many faces of King in America’s cities

ShareAmerica A mural of Martin Luther King Jr. overlooks a Los Angeles parking lot. (© Camilo Vergara) “I just want the most spontaneous ones,” said Camilo Vergara, referring to his photos of street art depicting Martin Luther King Jr., “the ones that came from the gut.” Vergara is a Chilean-American sociologist and photographer who has documented ...

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 16 January, 2017 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News | Tags: Martin Luther King