Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

Today's challenges — from educational inequality and economic disparity, to voter suppression and police violence — demand that we engage with King's full legacy, not just the portions that we’re comfortable with,

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, we recall some of the iconic civil rights leader’s visits to New Orleans.