BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Kids celebrated Presidents’ Day on Monday by participating in a variety of patriotic activities at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center’s “Red, White, & U” event.

Can basketball really change a nation? Hear from the filmmakers of "Hoops, Hopes & Dreams," to learn how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used sports to foster community and connection.

Jackson would go on to become an American civil and human rights icon; an influential politician and presidential candidate; ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died ...

Arena Players in Baltimore, the nation's oldest continuously operating African American community theatre, is preparing for a $7.5 million renovation.

Let’s celebrate! This February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. The theme, not surprisingly, is A Century ...

The City of Orlando is celebrating the life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 11th Annual MLK Gospel Concert on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The event is presented by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights icon and Chicago institution. He was also a star athlete in high school and championed human rights on the global stage.

Two renowned Fort Myers residents will have places of honor at Saturday's Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade: A football legend and a boxing champ.

Martin Luther King Jr. was the most influential leader of the civil rights movement, leaving an indelible impact on American society and the world. Sadly, it has been more than 50 years since his ...

"He was present there when the assassination occurred, in the inner circle of kings - folks that were trying to bring Civil Rights to the forefront," said Wynton Butler with the Reading branch of the ...