Through Ebony, I was introduced to towering figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood ...

Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...

As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught ...

In October 1964, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Baltimore to urge Black voters to support President Lyndon B.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a look back at 17 of his most powerful quotes, including the iconic 'I Have a ...

It "is not whether we honor Dr. King’s words. It is whether we are ready to build the beloved community he envisioned." ...

A photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. waving out a window adorns the exterior of the King Legacy Apartments at 16th Street and Hamlin Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood on Jan. 16, 2018.

Martin Luther King III, the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, reflects on his father's legacy and what he considers today's most urgent social justice issues.

Five years ago, a predominantly Black church named after Martin Luther King Jr. was burned down in a suspected hate crime.

Charlton Heston, Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster and Lena Horne were among the stars who appeared for MLK and civil rights.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” address at 1963’s March on Washington is perhaps the most famous speech in ...

The Rev. Bernice King says Monday's holiday honoring her father's legacy is a 'saving grace' amid political division in the ...