Katori Hall’s drama, set on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968, is nicely played in an old-fashioned style at Playhouse on Park.

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 ...

In the 1984 speech, Jackson urged the party to truly embrace the people, including the poor and marginalized who had propelled his longshot campaign. “My constituency is the desperate, the damned, the ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a new documentary entitled "Origin of the Dream" from an NC State professor explores the inspiration behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a new documentary from an NC State professor explores the inspiration behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his research, ...

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 ...

Twenty Maryland high school students showcased their writing and speech skills during WJZ's 2026 Black History Oratory Competition.

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 ...

At the recent 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast in Columbus, three students from Columbus City Schools (CCS) ignited the audience with their speeches, echoing Dr. King's famed call ...