John Lewis, born February 21, 1940, in Pike County, Alabama was an American Civil Rights Leader and politician.Lewis, the son ...

He cofounded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference shortly after his home and church were bombed, and he became its ...

Arlington's new art project honors the Civil Rights Movement with sculptures, inviting artists to submit their work.

For nearly a century, civil rights activist Xernona Clayton has dedicated her life to serving her community. Clayton, 95, ...

Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...

She was attacked by mounted police officers on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma. Her efforts, along with "Bloody Sunday," were ...

Ripon College student Gary G. Yerkey was among 10 from the college eager to join the march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery ...

In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During ...

They met through a mutual friend and became active in the Civil Rights Movement. After the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King was determined to continue his legacy.

Few individuals have left an indelible mark on history as Martin Luther King Jr. did. A towering figure of the American civil rights movement, King’s words were as powerful as his actions.

24—BEMIDJI — Though Martin Luther ... movement of which he was part. Held annually, each event provides opportunities for the campus community to reflect on King's legacy as well as the Civil ...

It is impossible to overlook the pivotal role Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played not only as the moral compass of the Civil Rights Movement but also as its strategic and political architect.