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

Birmingham's Sixteenth Street Baptist Church still welcomes visitors with outstretched arms and a spirit of hope.

It was Tuesday, October 31, 1517. On this date, Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, nailed his Ninety-five Theses ...

Civic leader Lincoln Ragsdale Sr. would have turned 100 this year. His story remains unknown to many Phoenix residents.

From serving on the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission to working as a school counselor, Mia Morris dedicated her life to ...

As the circle of Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest allies grows smaller, the former mayor nears a milestone birthday still ...

Jesse Jackson's funeral was an occasion where politicians and former presidents bid farewell to a pivotal civil rights ...

The award-winning journalist and historian delivered the University’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, applying historical lessons to present-day challenges and celebrating the power of ordinary ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama did not appear to attend the Chicago memorial service for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday, despite the Obamas’ longstanding ties with the late activist.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This weekend, thousands of people will head to Alabama to mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Channel 2’s Karyn Greer sat ...

ATLANTA — This weekend, thousands of people will head to Alabama to mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Channel 2’s Karyn Greer sat down exclusively with Martin Luther King III before he heads ...