The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson passed through and saw a slave auction in full swing. When King came in 1964 ...

Eig said the “watering down” of King’s radical message is intentional, noting that King’s close friend Harry Belafonte believed the national holiday was designed to destroy King’s power — the holiday ...

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 ...

The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.

Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, ...

In Dallas for a series of speaking engagements prior to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, MLK III spoke on confronting the 'triple evils' of poverty, racism and violence. Trump pardons 1,500 people ...

(WILX) - People gathered Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day. It’s an event that brings together the community through music, storytelling, and fellowship. Over 1,500 guests piled into ...