There’s an adage that goes: “The best part of the meal is the company.” And those words were never more true than in June 1958 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to town.

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is ...

As time inevitably passes, we must remember that speeches of this magnitude were not given in a vacuum—they were calls to ...

Discover the remarkable life of Bayard Rustin, a civil rights leader and co-founder of CORE and SCLC. His contributions to ...

Coretta Scott King wasn't just MLK Jr.'s wife. She was a force of nature who shaped history on her own terms. Born April 27, ...

King employed nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience in his campaigns. He organized peaceful protests, boycotts, and marches to to racial injustice.

Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr.

Instead of signaling a turning of the corner in pursuit of a more perfect union, the elevation of a Black man into the White ...

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

Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s third annual Day of Action shined a light on the work of Fred Gray and his legacy ...