In his condemnation of the U.S. war on the people of Vietnam, Martin Luther King Jr.’s stance was not a pacifist one. King was not necessarily anti-war so
With the renaming of Logan Street to MLK Jr. Boulevard, the medians took on symbolic significance as part of an expression of respect for the leader.
On his last night alive, King stepped up into a pulpit to challenge the congregants to be the best version of themselves.
Many people are unaware that King rehearsed his "I Have a Dream" speech at what is now the Historic Hampton House in Miami where he was a frequent guest.
His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights
A selection of local concerts, and museums offering free admission and special programs over the holiday weekend.
Community cleanup in Shepherd's Park honors MLK Jr.'s legacy of unity and environmental consciousness. Volunteers gather to clear litter and deice the park.
Our community leaders to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude for working hard in the face of enormous obstacles to do the right thing and fight human injustice. Folks who have brought about