A lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. and a fellow preacher, he played a vital role in organizing voting-rights protests in 1965 that began with “Bloody Sunday.” By Peter Applebome After studying ...

The day begins with Curry’s address at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized, according to a statement obtained by CNN. Jackson, 84, a ...

The Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference played a substantial role in the U.S. civil rights movement and the work of Martin Luther King Jr., who was its first president. But all is ...

Bernice King referenced her father's observation, "We must learn to live together as brothers or will all perish together as fools." ...

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955-1956 -- The birth of SCLC, 1957-1959 -- SNCC, the Kennedys, and the Freedom Rides, 1960-1961 -- Albany and lessons for the future, 1961-1962 -- Birmingham and the ...

Jason Cupps with the Prattville Fire Department, joined WSFA, to speak about safety fire tips for October's Fire Prevention Month. The Photographic Nights of Selma Festival is starting this week. This ...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It was 62 years ago when Martin Luther King Jr. shared his 'I have a dream' speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. His message - focusing on racial equality, justice and love ...

FILE - Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks to thousands during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for ...

Donald Trump’s administration is now hoping to distract Americans from Jeffrey Epstein by declassifying documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and no one is ...

The NBA announced its four-game slate for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19, 2026. The games will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. Matchups include Mavericks vs. Hawks, Timberwolves vs. Knicks, ...