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

Civil rights leader J.T. Johnson didn't know he had dyslexia and hid his illiteracy. Now with the help of an AI program, he's ...

While Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement, he was also just a man who loved to eat this popular Southern dessert.

Martin Luther King Jr’s words highlight the power of love over hate, reminding us that only light can overcome darkness. Read ...

Dr. Alveda King condemns protesters who stormed a Minnesota church, saying hostility and disruption betray the nonviolent legacy of MLK’s Civil Rights Movement.

Executive Melissa Agard honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, highlighting equity, education, service, and a 2026 humanitarian award presentation.

In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories ...

In celebration of Black History Month, a new documentary entitled "Origin of the Dream" from an NC State professor explores ...

We know the leaders of the movement, but how well do you know the story behind the 26-year-old martyr whose death sparked ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader who fought alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president, has ...

Three former presidents are among those who plan to attend the memorial service for civil rights activist Jesse Jackson March ...