The local chapter of the NAACP is preparing to honor two women for their contributions to civil rights, community empowerment ...

President Emeritus of the Waukesha County NAACP Lillie Bell Wilson was a civil rights leader, a trailblazer and education ...

Martin Luther King, Jr., is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to achieving racial justice through non-violent ...

Richie opens up about his experience growing up during the civil rights movement in his new memoir Lloyd Bishop/NBC via Getty; Bettmann Archive/Getty Lionel Richie almost marched with Martin Luther ...

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Lionel Richie once passed up on an opportunity to march alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Freedom Fighters. During a recent interview with The Guardian about his new memoir, “Truly,” the ...

This story was updated to add new information. Three Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend basketball events will be played with a shot clock, the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association ...

In a dispute over a Louisiana voting map, the conservative majority signaled it might prohibit using race as a factor in creating election districts. Resulting redistricting could let states cement ...

President Nelson was fearless in life and should be remembered as a prophet of progress who devoted his life to creating a better world.

A potential Supreme Court rollback threatens the Voting Rights Act of 1965, undermining the sacrifices made to secure the ...