Black history took a prominent role in Andrea King's childhood. The educator and civil rights activist didn't learn about historical icons like Fannie Lou Hammer, Langston Hughes or Sojourner truth in ...

Brave New World” introduces a Black Captain America to the big screen. In doing so, it doesn’t shy away from exploring the ...

Black History Month celebrates towering figures like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Rosa Parks— rightfully so, as ...

Shutterstock Walking the Mississippi Civil Rights Trail Mississippi was one of the epicenters of the civil rights struggle in ...

Community members gathered for a screening of “Fannie Lou Hamer’s America” followed by a panel discussion as part of the MSU 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration ...

There is a reason why most kids only know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks from ... “How to Build a Democracy,” about Fannie Lou Hamer, Barbara Jordan, and Stacey Abrams ...

At this rally, famous activists and leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael spoke alongside ... Born in Montgomery County, Mississippi, Fannie Lou Hamer grew up as the youngest of ...

Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr. met in Boston while both pursued their higher education degrees. Coretta Scott was a student at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston ...

the son of the legendary slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., talked to PEOPLE about what it was like spending the first 10 years of his life living in the same house as the man who ...

From left: Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. Illustration: Benjamin Currie/HuffPost; Photos: Getty Images At a time when school boards are voting to remove ...

These fourth and fifth graders will reflect on the enduring influence of Dr. King, presenting speeches that not only honor his legacy but also propose new ideas to strengthen our communities.

Martin Luther King Jr. had a deep respect for music as an instrument ... His "We Shall Overcome" is in many ways the definitive version. 14. Fannie Lou Hamer, 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' (1963) The ...