Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a powerful speech on justice at SMU's packed McFarlin Auditorium in 1966.

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 ...

Civil rights champions have diverse college journeys. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may be the most recognized civil rights leader in U.S. history, but across many decades, numerous Black activists ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

When James Curenton serves Mayflower Congregational Church, he is always mindful of the Black Church tradition and ...

The death of Ruth Ann Butler sent shockwaves through the Upstate as political figures Jackson, McMaster and White offer ...

The birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated ... It was a ninth grade white female student who wrote King a letter and said, “I’m so happy that you didn’t sneeze.” Gospel singer ...

Martin Luther King Jr. had a ... The March on Washington in 1963, where King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, featured ...

Anthony Mackie talks “Captain America: Brave New World” with blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona. Check out the interview and let us know what you think! “Captain America: Brave New World” Trailer ...