A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin ...

We will cross Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma this weekend, as we commemorate the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Explore Dr. King's most radical, powerful quotes on justice, nonviolence, and truth-telling on the anniversary of his death.

On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.

On this day, 57 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his motel room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

Remembering the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his urgent call for justice, equality, and peace. His words continue to inspire and challenge us today.

Many in Iowa City came together on Friday to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impacts on the civil rights ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent time in Chicago fighting for racial and economic equality for people of color. The community ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a ...

The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis is commemorating the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. This year's theme, "How Long, Not Long," is taken from King's famous ...