Black history in Tucson is more than a reflection on the past — it’s a living, breathing legacy. From the vibrant community ...

Despite encountering hate and resistance, Stewart persisted and, with voter support, helped make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a ...

His multicultural heritage has followed him throughout his life. He worked as a ranch hand and became well-known on the rodeo ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...

Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black ...

The movement was civil and voting rights for Black Americans, and the subject was Vivian. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called him the greatest preacher he had ever seen. President Barack Obama ...

“The day I became a staff member at Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services was the day I not only gained a new family, but also became a ‘Keeper of The Dream.’ When you step through the ...

So, we set out confidently to make our nascent plan a reality. About 1,000 miles away, in Selma, Alabama, the Rev. Dr. Martin ...

It started with a Wednesday #longread from ESPN.com that focused on the current whereabouts of former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin. Landing three days after the Super Bowl and more than a dozen ...

On Jan. 16, it was announced that Martin Truex Jr. would drive the No. 56 Toyota Camry for Tricon Garage at the Daytona 500. “It’s going to be a really cool deal to be able to work with Cole ...

Grizzlies rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells won the NBA Rising Stars challenge on Friday, and now they'll be joining Jaren Jackson Jr. for NBA All-Star game on Sunday (7 p.m., TNT). The four-team ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate.