The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, ...
Dr. Bernice King continues her father’s fight for civil rights
She’s the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. She’s an attorney, minister, and civil rights ...
Essex County Leaders Earn MLK, Coretta Scott King Awards
Shanique Speight and Amir Jones earned awards as part of Essex County’s annual African American History Month Celebration.
When Martin Luther King Jr. Paid For Julia Roberts’ Birth—The Untold Story That Left Fans Stunned
A little-known fact about Julia Roberts’ birth resurfaced online—Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped her family in an unexpected way. Discover the heartwarming connection that went ...
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In Oakland’s MLK Jr. Oratorical Fest, youth deliver their vision for the world
On Sunday at Skyline High School, students will perform speeches, poetry, monologues, and scenes in the tradition of Martin ...
Local educator reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy with signed Bible
The legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on 56 years after his untimely death. Dr. King, a powerful speaker and ...
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‘Don’t Tell Your Strategy': Bernice King Has Advice for Nonprofit Leaders
I think everybody has to start looking at language,” says the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. “It doesn’t mean you have to ...
Are Banks Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day falls on the third Monday of every January, and most banks observe the holiday. Here's what you can do if you have ...
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham, Alabama
Martin Luther King Jr. wasn't born in Alabama, but his legacy and impact are felt throughout the state and in the heart of Birmingham. While at college in Boston, he met his wife, Coretta Scott King.