The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan formed a branch in, Louisiana, in 1920 and nearly took control of the state in 1922.

Human progress is never inevitable. It only comes through the tireless work and persistent efforts of dedicated individuals.

Many of the people who advise me to emulate King oppose diversity, equity and inclusion — the principles King championed and ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...

The holiday is also an appropriate introduction to Black History Month, officially designated as February. On April 4, 1968, ...

At U.S. presidential inaugurations, prayers often reflect national identity as much as faith. From New York Cardinal Timothy ...

In the early months of 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. did something he rarely allowed himself to do -- he stepped away. He ...

As time inevitably passes, we must remember that speeches of this magnitude were not given in a vacuum—they were calls to ...