White House issues MLK Day proclamation after criticism

The White House issued a proclamation recognizing the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday late Monday evening, following criticism from activists across the country.  “Inspired by the tenets ...

John Lewis: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Greatest Gift Was the ‘Belief in Society’s Ability to Change’

Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis can both be seen on the right side of the frame. The following feature is excerpted from LIFE Martin Luther King Jr.: 50 Years Later. I was 15 the first time I ...