The building was home to many influential organizations, including WERD, the first Black-owned radio station in the country.

Mardi Gras celebrations are popping up across the D.C. region, from family-friendly parades to live performances. Plus, explore more local happenings this week, including Valentine’s shows, cultural ...

The 19 monks and their dog, Aloka, walked 2,300 miles across several Southern states — sometimes in frigid conditions — ...

From festivals to panels, marathons and self-guided tours, the D.C. area is packed with events celebrating Black History ...

D.C. students gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to honor Black voices, reading out Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and other works from Black literary figures on Tuesday. FOX 5 ...

The TMM Project will present a series of free live performances titled “Mic Drop on Culture” at Shreve Memorial Library ...

The VIP crowd shivered in a line that snaked around a downtown D.C. block, about 1,650 patrons who had tickets to a limited-access opening Friday night. They weren’t headed to an exclusive nightclub ...

The Urban League of Portland’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day brunch has long been a space for remembrance. But much of the conversation Monday focused on the present — and what responsibilities ...

After facing criticism from some civil rights groups for not initially recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, President Donald Trump released a proclamation later that day. Trump's ...

An annual tradition for the past 44 years, Crispus Attucks York's MLK Day of Service dates back to a moment in history just before the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. were recognized with a ...

MLK Day in San Francisco leads to peaceful march commemorating the civil rights leader. Attendees take the opportunity to peacefully protest recent political events. City leaders pledge to support ...

NEWS 8. THANKS ZOE. IN RESPONSE TO SUNDAY NIGHT'S SHOOTING... THE CITY OF MARINA DECIDED TO CANCEL THEIR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY CELEBRATIONS TODAY. THE MAYOR OF MARINA SAYS... THEY FELT IT WAS ...