Eig said the “watering down” of King’s radical message is intentional, noting that King’s close friend Harry Belafonte believed the national holiday was designed to destroy King’s power — the holiday ...

The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson passed through and saw a slave auction in full swing. When King came in 1964 ...

The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.

As a college president who is passionate about expanding access to education, I don’t have all the answers right now. But I ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s bold quest to fight for peace across the nation and for all people to be treated equally led to the Civil Rights Movement. Although his acts of selflessness cemented his name ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

From the Southside to the Peninsula, Dr. King’s influence on our area is visible. In Norfolk, an 83-foot granite Martin Luther King Monument towers over the intersection of Chur ...

The film follows Mamie’s emotional journey as she courageously decides to hold an open-casket funeral for Emmett ... Malcolm ...

Trying to figure out what to watch is a feat in itself these days, thanks to the myriad of streaming platforms that exist and ...

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may be the most recognized civil rights leader in U.S. history, but across many decades, numerous Black activists have changed the world through their efforts to end ...