Canton held its inaugural commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1964 visit, featuring his cousin Joel King.

A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, he was involved in many of the key moments of the Black freedom ...

During the service, several individuals and teams were honored for embodying Dr. King’s values in meaningful ways.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: March 13, 2017 ...

First known as the wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she later became an avid proselytizer for his vision of peace ...

With the nearby $7 billion United Center redevelopment project kicking off just to the east, a study aims to help bring new retail, housing and other activity to a long-neglected portion of the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As the Rev. Jesse Jackson was memorialized across the country following his death last month, Staten Island Black leaders reflected on how his charisma, courage and conviction ...

It is Election Day in Illinois, and a number of key races could help forecast political trends across the country later this ...

As Chicago says goodbye to Reverend Jesse Jackson, ABC7 is taking a look at the work being done to protect civil rights and ...

The celebration of life is being held Friday, March 6, and includes former presidents, music legends and thousands of adoring people.

TAMPA, Fla. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the memory of Dr. King and his achievements as a civil rights leader. The holiday is observed annually on the third Monday of January and this ...

Remembering Bernard Lafayette and his nonviolent yet relentless march for social justice and freedom throughout history.