The building played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Hundreds of demonstrators, including Dr. Martin Luther ...

Cecil Bassett Moore was a Black American activist, lawyer and politician during the civil rights movement who operated mostly in Philadelphia. He was known for his more aggressive push for change and ...

Omaha residents honor the historic civil rights marches with a local march, emphasizing the importance of remembering and continuing the struggle for equal rights.

While an early school trip might have increased Austin's awareness of Dr. King's legacy, it wasn't the only thing that sparked the young receiver's interest in learning more. He was always captivated ...

Much of the civil rights movement is remembered through the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. There were a number of people who also made valuable contributions but aren’t known as well. Among them ...

Georgia was at the center of the fight for civil rights and throughout the decades, WSB has been committed to covering the ...

Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...

Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther ...

By sitting down to lunch at a North Carolina department store, the brave men inspired many others to take part in nonviolent ...

We have systematically oppressed a group of people for 400 years — from the slave ships of 1619 to the Three-Fifths ...

Tomorrow is February 1—which means it's officially Black History Month. Here are ways to celebrate in Birmingham. #Birminghamalabama #BlackHistoryMonth CM ...

On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Kennedy Center put on its annual commemoration and remembrance concert in honor of the Rev. Martin ...