The author discusses Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech and the need to fight for justice for every American.

He was arrested more than 29 times, he gave more than 2,500 speeches, he is the only non-U.S. president to have his own ...

During Black History Month, I reflected on the work of Martin Luther King Jr.'s work, especially his famous speeches and essential writings.

I think everybody has to start looking at language,” says the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. “It doesn’t mean you have to ...

The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Dr King promised that “every penny” of his Nobel Peace Prize money would go towards the Civil Rights Movement. He kept his ...

I believe that everyone should be afforded (the) opportunity to be treated fairly and equally," said the city's safe and ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...

Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black ...

Since the beginning of our history on this continent, Black educators have performed a vital service to America in general ...

Continuing one of America's most influential legacies, Dr. Bernice A. King has established herself as a formidable force for justice and reconciliation in her own right. As we mark Black History ...

King points to the need for unity, particularly when it comes to economic issues. She is also the CEO of the King Center in ...