The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Lewis' legacy as a civil rights activist and lawmaker spans decades and numerous administrations. What to know as planned protests invoke his legacy.

Forgotten openly gay activist spearheaded the historic 1963 March on Washington, which had an estimated 250,000 attendees.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League to promote nonviolence, racial harmony, community empowerment and educational opportunity for all Arkansans.

"Good Trouble Lives On" events set across Mississippi for July 17. Here's what to know about the political events following ...

Robert Griffin III has taken numerous shots at Angel Reese in recent weeks while making several accusations against the WNBA ...

Park residents and officials gathered today to dedicate Unity Corner, a new Martin Luther King Jr. Park addition.

King’s daughter, Bernice King, responded to a post by Griffin that said, “We need more people ready to build bridges between ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been dead almost 60 years, but his philosophy — his lifelong commitment to "nonviolent direction action" to effect political change — remains relevant as a ...

An investigative journalist and expert on the JFK and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations said the feds’ secret files on the murders will likely reveal “fascinating’’ new details about ...

Explore the pivotal role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of landmark legislation, Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act.