The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
For Black History Month, WGAL is highlighting Susquehanna Valley residents who have made a lasting impact in the community. A Dauphin County woman's father participated in the March On Washington more than 60 years ago. His activism influenced both his family and others for generations.
The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson passed through and saw a slave auction in full swing. When King came in 1964, he flat-out called it America's most segregated city.
We are in the grip of deepening darkness, wandering in a wilderness without a moral compass. There is need for places where we can stand together in love and justice.
Located on the northwest rim of the Tidal Basin, this 30-foot granite memorial pays homage to civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everything from its address at 1964 Independence Ave.
Lawrence Phillips, founder and CEO of Green Book Global Walk in the footsteps of one of history's most important figures with a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...