So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black folks throughout history. At age 18, Rev. Bruce Klunder knew he had to join the ...

Anthony Owens Jr. died May 17 in a quadruple shooting shortly after midnight in the 100 block of Lincoln Court. His mother ...

Malik Washington, a journalist and Muslim, denounces the violence in Boulder, Colorado, and urges for unity and love to overcome hate, citing the Quran's teachings on patience and charity.

So when the messages from real estate agents and investors started trickling in, a renewed sense of anger came with them.

A federal judge in Washington has signaled he may accelerate the release of documents tied to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ...

Federal judge hints at early release of MLK Jr assassination files following Trump’s order - The official narrative ...

The honors bestowed upon Blake in his later years were many and well deserved, including having his name on a park and a ...

Q: Father Hesburgh, I understand that you had met Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. personally ... What do you say about that? King died as a martyr in that cause. In history, sometimes it takes ...