Juneteenth is about African American history. And what better way to celebrate than with four Paterson families that have pre-Civil War roots ...

So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black ...

Washington, DC, is set to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital this weekend by hosting ...

Even the best pitcher on the team loses their fastball eventually,” one Democrat said of civil rights icon Eleanor Holmes ...

Anthony Owens Jr. died May 17 in a quadruple shooting shortly after midnight in the 100 block of Lincoln Court. His mother ...

Look past the Spanish fort, ornate Moorish buildings and main plaza to discover Black history in St. Augustine, Florida. More ...

Regina Mora, a dedicated and compassionate student, exemplifies her commitment to service and leadership. Her path to nursing ...

The honors bestowed upon Blake in his later years were many and well deserved, including having his name on a park and a ...

Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. King was a tireless advocate for equality and is best known for his message of peaceful ...

The Movement. The Moment.” event on Thursday, April 4, 2024, to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 56th anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, Tenn. Participants in the ...

BYU students light each other's candles at the Walk of Life event. Students walked in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 22. (Ella Habermeyer) Students and families lit up the night at ...

Few individuals have left an indelible mark on history as Martin Luther King Jr. did. A towering figure ... and act from a place of compassion. 7. "Life’s most persistent and urgent question ...