Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside the South, is a major reexamination of the civil rights leader that offers a different picture of both King’s own experiences of police brutality and ...

Adolphus Hailstork's 2022 requiem cantata "A Knee on the Neck" pays tribute to George Floyd. NPR speaks with librettist Herbert Martin, who initiated the work, five years after police killed Floyd in ...

Approaching Malcolm X’s 100th birthday on May 19, 2025, is historically significant as many rediscover his legacy. Younger Black Americans learn about Malcolm X’s legacy through annual community-based ...

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now) — DC Water said a road in Southeast has reopened after a sinkhole shut it down for a couple of days. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue reopened on Thursday after crews repaired ...

Investigators in Tennessee say a fire that severely damaged a historic Black church that served as the headquarters for a ...

The two leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice for Black ...

Mississippi celebrates the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on Memorial Day. Here's what to know about the ...

Malcolm X's 100th birthday was celebrated with events, panel discussions and presentations, highlighting his impact on the fight for Pan-African self-determination.

The Denver community gathered to celebrate the life of Rev. James Peters Jr., the pastor of New Hope Baptist Church and civil rights leader.

DC Water tells WUSA9 that the road will be closed through the Tuesday morning rush hour. Drivers who use MLK Jr. Ave., SE are ...

Civil Rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King, Jr., is most remembered for his use of nonviolence and civil ...

Reflection on the life and legacy of Malcolm X, a powerful Black leader who continues to inspire and motivate generations.