Fifty years later, another commemoration gets underway in Boston as the nation gears up for its 250th anniversary in 2026. On ...

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Dr King promised that “every penny” of his Nobel Peace Prize money would go towards the Civil Rights Movement. He kept his ...

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.

A public theologian and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, Barber delivered the University’s 2025 Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...

We know the story of civil rights leader Malcolm X, but history classes never teach us about how his legacy continued through ...

As the city approaches what would have been the slain civil rights activist's 100th birthday, leaders are exploring the idea ...

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.

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection along ...

Hizzoner then skipped Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in the city to instead make an impromptu early-morning trek to attend Trump’s inauguration — a trip he undertook while suffering pain ...