He became the congregation’s co-pastor in 1960 alongside his father, the Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. He remained in that role until his death, and his funeral was held at the church. The church ...

Jonathan Eig is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including Ali: A Life, Opening Day: The Story of Jackie ...

Sacco and Vanzetti are interred, not in a tomb — their bodies were cremated shortly after their executions — but in an archive, a testament to a radical tradition and the first Red Scare which sought ...

The Aiken Civic Orchestra will perform a concert featuring the Vega Harp Duo at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at Aiken's First ...

Jim Guy Tucker, Arkansas’ 43rd governor, died Thursday at the age of 81. Tucker died from complications of ulcerative colitis ...

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

Long before there was a Bailey Park or Innovation Quarter, the area of downtown Winston-Salem surrounding the old R.J.

February has been celebrated as Black History Month in the U.S. since 1976 during the nation’s bicentennial, according to ...

Chicago tourists shouldn't miss the city's "Black Metropolis," a historic neighborhood on Lake Michigan with a thriving arts ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

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. He was named ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland City Council authorized the City to acquire the Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. The property that is located at 1651 East 71st Street in the Hough ...