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 ...

It found he died from a gunshot wound ... "The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. is a tale full of many legitimate mysteries and unanswered questions. The cause of his death is not one ...

MLK Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, because they both died before she was born, though she’s always felt tied to their mission for change. During Clemson University’s Dr. Martin Luther ...

Martin Luther King Jr. leads the Walk to Freedom through downtown Detroit on June 23, 1963. MLK Day will be observed on Jan. 20. Bettmann Archive The first holiday of the year was just a couple of ...

The peaceful protest culminated with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivering a stirring speech that would forever change America. In August as ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...