Martin Luther King Jr.
This interesting and informative tribute was published by the Seattle Times, and contains photos, audio, and interactive student exercises.
Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
Published by the University of Western Michigan as a tribute to Dr. King, this site offers an accesible introduction to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Martin Luther King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc.
"Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Afro Voices
The full text of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech can be found here, as well as speeches, poetry and commentary by other African Americans
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project at Stanford University
"The King Papers Project's principal mission is to publish King's most significant correspondence, sermons, speeches, published writings, and unpublished manuscripts." Site includes articles and audio excerpts.
Until Justice Rolls Down: The Story of the Civil Rights Memorial
Produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit organization that "combats hate, intolerance and discrimination through education and litigation."
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life Tribute
Images of Dr. King from Life Magazine
Man of the Year
This article is from Time Magazine, which designated Martin Luther King as 1963"s "Man of the Year."
Powerful Days
The Civil Rights photography of Charles Moore, including photos of Dr. King.
The Martin Luther King You Don't See on TV
An interesting article published by FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting).
National MLK Day Database
Find out how cities around the US celebrated MLK Day.
Life Heroes
A Life Magazine article, which describes Dr. King as the "Ghandi of Civil Rights."
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