Martin Luther King Jr.
Written by: Snopes Staff
Jan. 19, 2026
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we compiled a collection of our stories about the late c ...
Written by: Joey Esposito
Dec. 3, 2025
A popular rumor circulating online couched a fake inspirational tale within real world context.
Written by: Megan Loe Nur Ibrahim
Sept. 12, 2025
The Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative commentator was fatally shot while speaking at ...
Written by: Emery Winter
July 22, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter posted, "Now, do the Epstein files," on X after the Trump admi ...
Written by: Caroline Wazer
Jan. 23, 2025
The civil rights leader expressed the sentiment in numerous speeches.
Written by: Snopes Staff
Jan. 20, 2025
For decades, we've fact-checked the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Nov. 5, 2024
According to the recording, King said Trump "did more for the Black community than any other pre ...
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 16, 2024
The claim centers on something Harris supposedly said as a toddler.
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Sept. 21, 2024
The photo shows the pair wearing green outfits and smiling.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Aug. 8, 2024
According to the National Park Service, the March on Washington in August 1963 drew an estimated ...
Written by: Sean Eifert
June 24, 2024
Posts say the civil rights icon wanted the ability to carry a weapon after his home was firebomb ...
Written by: Taija PerryCook
Jan. 21, 2024
The late Rev. King is frequently misquoted on the internet, and, as always, we're here to clear ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 15, 2024
"I marched with King and he didn't mind that I was white," the purported post read. "I have a ho ...
Written by: Snopes Staff
Jan. 15, 2024
Here's a round-up of our work centered on the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 30, 2023
The actor has played many iconic roles over his storied career.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
June 1, 2023
The phrase was used in a 1938 recording by Black folk singer Lead Belly.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 4, 2023
The Oscar-winning actress has a special connection to MLK and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Jan. 16, 2023
The genuine quote often appears in memes on social media.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 16, 2023
He was not the first Democrat to praise the Confederate leader.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 25, 2022
The anonymous letter purported to reveal secrets about Martin Luther King Jr.’s sex life.
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