Everyone from local archaeologist Samuel Butts Sr., to longtime educator and business owner Patricia Heard are honored.

PORTLAND, Ore. — This year, there are a plethora of opportunities around the Portland metro area to celebrate, reflect and give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day through acts of service.

Discover the stories of 10 inspiring African leaders, known as fathers of Africa, who bravely fought for their nations' ...

The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum in New Smyrna Beach is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the city's historically Black Westside community.

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...

Julz Davis is inspired by Martin Luther King in his agitating and provocations, and as being a catalyst for positive social ...

While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...

Three Republican senators introduced legislation that would restrict birthright citizenship by specifying who would be ...

Celebrate Lunar New Year and Black History Month, find out whether more winter is on the way, and explore specials during a pair of restaurant weeks.

John Lewis's story will come to life on stage in an invigorating way when the Westhampton Beach PAC presents “Hero: The Boy ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

The Martha’s Vineyard branch of the NAACP had a charismatic speaker at their annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday last week.  Javier Montanez, superintendent ...