Narratives about the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and ’60s often highlight the influence of the Black church.

Young was Georgia’s first Black congressional representative in more than a century; former United Nations Ambassador; 53rd ...

Before Civil Rights activist Dave Dennis participated and then helped plan Mississippi’s famous Summer of Freedom in 1964, ...

On Sunday, March 9, civil rights leaders gathered at the City Hall steps to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus.

Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, ...

Learn about the history and impact of black students, faculty, and staff on the Murray State University campus.

Believe it or not, women have directed only twenty-two Best Picture Oscar nominees at the Academy Awards, the first of which ...

Eig said the “watering down” of King’s radical message is intentional, noting that King’s close friend Harry Belafonte believed the national holiday was designed to destroy King’s power — the holiday ...

The renovation project will restore the SCLC offices to their historic character, with National Park Service exhibits and educational signage. As part of the restoration and conservation of the lodge, ...

CLARION--Clarion and Jefferson County taxpayers earning $67,000 or less may qualify for Free VITA income tax preparation. Appointments are available in Clarion and Jefferson County locations. Please c ...

Individuals who want to learn how to better manage diabetes can attend a series of in-person workshop offered by Penn State Extension. The sessions will be held at ...