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

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed annually on the third Monday of January. This year, it takes place on Monday, Jan. 20.

On their right stood their father, a Black man born in West Virginia under Jim ... “I’m proud I chose that day to bear witness to Martin Luther King’s message,” he said.

While the Latvian-born star may not have grown up immersed in American history, his comments highlighted a surprising lack of ...