Martin Luther King, Jr

Inspired by the enduring legacies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, our learning materials are designed to help educators create the Beloved Community in their classrooms. Through engaging educational videos, interactive lesson plans, and meaningful activities, these resources support social-emotional learning, character development, and a deeper understanding of Dr. King’s vision for a more just, equitable, and peaceful world. 

Each year, the United States sets aside the third Monday in January to remember the life and work of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

King's life ended abruptly when he was assassinated in 1968, but he left behind a generation of leaders who  continued fighting for equal rights. Today, many people spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day volunteering in their communities and reflecting on the things King stood for.

Use the following NewsHour Classroom resources to examine King's impact on civil rights and his ongoing legacy. The video below contains an excerpt of King's 1964 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech