Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 53 years after his assassination, as the nation continues to reckon with racial injustice.

• Jan 18, 2021

Families of Jackie Robinson and MLK upset by Trump ad

"We're insulted and demand that his image be removed!" Robinson's daughter, Sharon wrote.

• Oct 9, 2020

The King Foundation honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with song during a visit to his monument in Washington, D.C.

The King Foundation honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with song during a visit to his monument in Washington, D.C.

• Jan 20, 2014

The first family visited the DC Central Kitchen to help make meals for the homeless.

The first family visited the DC Central Kitchen to help make meals for the homeless.

• Jan 20, 2014

Remembering lawmakers involved in passing the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, Vice President Joe Biden urged the audience at the National Action Martin Luther King Day breakfast to work to restore the law.

Remembering lawmakers involved in passing the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, Vice President Joe Biden urged the audience at the National Action Martin Luther King Day breakfast to work to restore the law.

• Jan 20, 2014

MLK: President's death "very shocking and upsetting"

Nov. 23, 1963: CBS News correspondent Ray Moore interviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about his reaction to the news of President John F. Kennedy's murder.

• Nov 19, 2013

Memorial service held for John Lewis

A memorial service for Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis was held in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, on Saturday. Lewis' older brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the service. Michelle Miller reports.

• Jul 25, 2020

Americans mourn John Lewis

Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country — and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports.

• Jul 18, 2020

John Lewis dead at age 80

Civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia John Lewis died Friday at the age of 80. Lewis is remembered as a key figure in the civil rights movement who took part in some of the most pivotal moments for racial equality in U.S. history. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jul 18, 2020

John Lewis at the heart of struggle for equality

Congressman John Lewis, a son of sharecroppers who would go on to be a prominent leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed O’Keefe remembers Lewis, and his place at the heart of Black America’s struggle for equality.

• Jul 21, 2020

Kansas City to drop MLK's name from street

Nearly 70% of Kansas City voters supported returning Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to its original name, The Paseo.

• Nov 6, 2019

Kansas City divided over Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute

Kansas City is again one of three big cities without a street named after Dr. King.

• Jan 20, 2020

U.S. marking MLK Day as fears of deep racial divisions roil the nation

Mood surrounding MLK Day is overshadowed by deteriorating race relations in an election season that has seen candidates of color quit the 2020 race.

• Jan 19, 2020

Calendar: Week of January 20

From Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to the Chinese Lunar New Year, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead

• Jan 19, 2020

Northam meets leaders of Martin Luther King Jr.’s group

Embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has refused to step down amid controversy. He met with Charles Steele, president of the SCLC and a board member who was a friend of MLK, Bernard LaFayette

• Feb 7, 2019

Young rapper hopes to carry on MLK’s legacy

Ray Emmanuel is getting nationwide attention for using rap to spread a positive message. The North Carolina teenager was invited by Dr. Bernice King to perform during this year’s annual commemorative service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jan 22, 2019

Sanders calls Trump "racist" at South Carolina MLK Day speech

Sanders and Cory Booker called for an end to racial injustice at an event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jan 22, 2019

Library of Congress apologizes for tweeting about Stonewall Jackson on MLK Day

The Library of Congress issued what it called a "pre-programmed" tweet on MLK that noted it was Stonewall Jackson's birthday

• Jan 22, 2019

TV meteorologist denies he used on-air slur

A TV meteorologist in Rochester, New York, was fired after being accused of using an on-air racial slur in reference to Martin Luther King Jr. However, WHEC-TV chief meteorologist Jeremy Kappell says he simply "jumbled" his words during Friday's broadcast.

• Jan 8, 2019

City buses pay tribute to Rosa Parks

The tribute came 63 years after Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man

• Dec 3, 2018

Signal's hard numbers on global headlines

Signal's newsletter highlights some hard numbers in the news, including a poll that showed only 33 percent of Americans had a favorable view of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Willis Sparks, has more.

• Apr 6, 2018

4/4/18: CBSN Evening News

Nation celebrates civil rights icon; One woman's shocking DNA test secret.

• Apr 4, 2018

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "moral voice"

Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, Bishop W. Darin Moore joined CBSN to discuss how King's life and legacy continue to impact the world today.

• Apr 4, 2018

Transcript: Sen. Scott reflects on MLK 50th

While speaking with 'Face the Nation,' the South Carolina Republican reflected on Dr. King's legacy

• Apr 4, 2018

Rep. John Lewis speaks at MLK memorial

Civil rights leader and Democratic Rep. John Lewis spoke Wednesday at Indianapolis' Landmark for Peace Memorial to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. On April 4, 1968, Kennedy broke the news of King's death to a crowd of people in the city.

• Apr 4, 2018

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