Today we remember Civil Rights Activist, and leader for the equality of all people, Martin Luther King, Jr. His views and ideas still resonate today, and there is still much to be learned, and taught to our children, about equality. As we commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. talk to your children about the Civil Rights Movement, justice, equality, and how it still impacts our lives today. Here are a few topics to help you get started.
1. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Times Magazine archives all previous issues dated back to 1923. In this special section of its archives you and family can explore all issues pertaining to MLK, Jr.and civil rights.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. notes, papers debut online
The King Center is digitizing the Civil Rights Movement. Through a joint effort with JP Morgan Chase, AT&T and EMC Corporation, nearly a million documents by Martin Luther King will be available through a searchable collage on the King Center's website.
3. Ceremony to be Held at the New Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial in Honor of Dr. King's Birthday
Today at 8 am a wreathing ceremony was held at the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate Dr. King's birthday on January, 15, 2012. The even was free and open to the public. Read on to find out more about honoring Dr. King's legacy.
4. From the Archives: Student Officials Speak on Why MLK Jr. Still Matters
An archive from last year's MLK Day, MentorPatch.com revisits how the words and actions of Dr. King matter as much this year, and last year, as they did during his years as a Civil Rights leader.
5. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Biography.com takes an in-depth look and the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more into this article with your children to learn more about Dr. King and what he stood for.
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