The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Inspired by his work, King Sr. decided to take his name. See, Martin Luther King Sr. was originally Michael King Sr. “[King Sr.’s] mother insisted that she named him Michael, after the ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

(Getty Images) Martin Luther King was born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia (US). Originally named Michael, he was later renamed Martin, like his father, a Baptist minister. His mother ...

3 Songs That Sample Martin Luther King Jr. 1. “The King (Extended Vocal ... Despite not experiencing the greatest era of his career, Michael Jackson emboldened himself on “HIStory.” ...

Thousands of community members dotted the Martin Luther King Jr. parade route in downtown Las Vegas on Monday, waving, cheering and braving cold temperatures to honor the Civil Rights Movement ...