Her activism began as a teenager in 1963, when she heard the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. It set her on a path to nonviolent protest.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a long weekend of activities and ...

Here’s a look at the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.PersonalBirth date: January 15, 1929Death ...

The following events are being held in honor of the life and legacy of His birthday is Jan. 15. This year, Day, a federal ...

"Star Trek" is social commentary as much as it is science fiction, bringing fans episodes that drive debate. These 10 classic ...

On Monday, Jan. 19, the Archuleta County Democrats will observe Martin Luther King Day with a special matinee presentation of ...

A teacher who told students Rosa Parks "did not exist" and that American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was ...

Selma stands as a testament to both America’s painful growth and its enduring promise, offering retirees something ...

That $700 monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment isn’t just a statistical anomaly – it reflects the economic reality of a small Southern town where cost of living remains remarkably accessible. For ...

Among them are long-awaited museums, record-breaking skyscrapers and a soaring Catholic basilica almost 150 years in the ...

If upheld by the Supreme Court, as seems likely, the challenge to Section 2 would turn the Voting Rights Act on its head.

If the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in ...