Martin Luther King Jr’s words highlight the power of love over hate, reminding us that only light can overcome darkness. Read ...

Today's picture of the day, that was captured by late AP photographer Charles Kelly, shows Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. flanked by other civil rights leaders. The image was taken just a day before King ...

Executive Melissa Agard honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, highlighting equity, education, service, and a 2026 humanitarian award presentation.

Jackson was a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. before carving out his own place in the African-American struggle ...

Canton's Interfaith Coalition will host a Commemoration Day on March 20, featuring Martin Luther King Jr.'s cousin, Rev. Joel ...

In 1968, Jackson witnessed the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., while standing with him on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. CBS News Chicago spoke with him 50 years later about his memories ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader who fought alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ran for president, has ...

Around 230 students, faculty, staff and alumni from Seton Hill University participated in the school’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Saturday.

Al Letson revisits a story about civil rights activist Bayard Rustin that he produced 16 years ago for Black History Month.

Jackson would go on to become an American civil and human rights icon; an influential politician and presidential candidate; ...

Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Feb. 17, 2026, at the age of 84. Memorial services were held this ...