At the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis one September day, tourists paused solemnly before a ...

BY WIM LAVEN On January 20, 2025, the Presidential Inauguration will fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Reflections on King reveal truths on the progress and challenges that have faced the American ...

East Tennessee civil rights activist Alvereen Bridgeforth spent Monday honoring those who came before her, like the man who ...

The MLK parade in Newport News featured a special guest appearance by Dr. King’s niece, Rev. Robin Scott-King, who shared the ...

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the ...

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and ...

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is here, and the City of Savannah hosts one of the largest parades in the country to celebrate. For many families, and residents, the MLK Day ...

Dr. King was not only a leader in the civil rights movement but also a visionary whose commitment to justice helped shape the ...

The State Capitol will bring back a popular walking tour series centered on protest and civil rights in downtown Raleigh to commemorate Black History Month. The "We've Always Been Out ...

Standing on his balcony at The Lorraine Motel, King was shot and killed April 4, 1968. The assassination sparked another series of riots in the Avondale neighborhood, which resulted in the deaths of ...