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

Federal appeals court rules elementary students have First Amendment protections, reviving a lawsuit over a first grader's ...

“Today’s ruling affirms what should be obvious: Students don’t lose their constitutional rights just because they’re young,” said Caleb Trotter, Senior Attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation. “The ...

Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words didn’t stop moving once the microphones were turned off. Long after his speeches were delivered ...

The award-winning journalist and historian delivered the University’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture, applying ...

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American ...

Theater review: Playhouse on Park’s ‘The Mountaintop’ depicts a man reckoning with his legacy ...

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Kevin Washington remembers the day vividly. It was October 26, 1967. He was a 14 year old ninth grader at what was then Barratt Junior High School. The students had been ...

A leader’s words must be chosen with care, not just for the immediate audience, but for the nation and the world beyond the microphone and the political platform.

After winning the BAFTA Film Award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, “My Father’s Shadow” helmer Akinola Davies Jr. ended his speech by saying “free Palestine.” However, ...