More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise ...

Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr.

The city of Wheeling is set to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King ... into Sunday's awards ceremony, where local leaders will be honored in the spirit of MLK and Rosa Parks.

EDWARDSVILLE - Community members gathered at SIUE to hear from Donzaleigh Abernathy, a speaker, actress, writer, activist, and the goddaughter of Dr. Marti ...

EDWARDSVILLE - Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a ...

At the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center Monday morning, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Westside Coalition hosted its 40th anniversary celebration, highlighting the women of the ...

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.

on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, MARTA will display its restored 1955 bus across from Dr. King’s Birth Home. The historic vehicle serves as a poignant reminder of Rosa Parks ...

Donald Trump compared to Rosa Parks on Martin Luther King day A congressman appeared to compare Donald Trump to Rosa Parks as he praised the 47th US president at a luncheon following his inauguration ...

Two Ohio Valley natives were recognized on Sunday for being life-long advocates when it comes to social changes in our country and community. As a part of ...

Every year the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King is designated as a federal ... 1955 when he led the Montgomery bus boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on ...

Mela Restaurant and Lounge, located just outside of Atlanta, has been accused of using an outrageously offensive flyer to promote an event celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.