Canton held its inaugural commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1964 visit, featuring his cousin Joel King.

Despite not working in television, the civil rights leader helped make sure the second season of The Original Series was at ...

First known as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she later became an avid proselytizer for his vision of peace and nonviolent social change.

A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, he was involved in many of the key moments of the Black freedom struggle in the 1960s.

The award-winning journalist and historian delivered the University’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, applying ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the memory of Dr. King and his achievements as a civil rights leader. The holiday is observed annually on the third Monday of January and this ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There is just less than a week until a major road construction project begins along one of West Michigan's busiest freeways. A portion of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The hallways of Broughton High School have been walked by future leaders. Its hardwood courts have been crossed by future professional athletes. And its stage once hosted a ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission said a delegation will travel outside the state to commemorate an important event. Officials said the delegation would ...

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Newark City Council President Jeff Harris reflected on Newark's Black history while sharing his thoughts on Newark.

On March 21, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led thousands in a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, demanding voting rights for African Americans.