Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a powerful speech on justice at SMU's packed McFarlin Auditorium in 1966.

Civil rights champions have diverse college journeys. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may be the most recognized civil rights leader in U.S. history, but across many decades, numerous Black activists ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

AmeriCorps members and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor the work of Dr. King, beautifying Orville ... South Deering neighborhood. A Chicago elementary school turned ...

She continued her campaign, even though it was very difficult ... and character development championed by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Allshouse.

Some 57 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., America remains just as ... Jan. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) “The problem is we have too many folks ...

The latest escalation in U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign against diversity ... reported the coordinated action ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The White House did not respond to ...

CHARLOTTE — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to honor the civil ... which led him to start his campaign, “Jaylen’s Journey to Stop Homelessness.” Each year, Jaylan saves his money ...

The mood among Bay Area Democrats and activists who marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a march was ... resident Kimberley Rodler. A Harris campaign volunteer, Rodler came to San Francisco's ...

CHICAGO – In Chicago, numerous events commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. included many community service projects. City and state leaders, along with community members, gathered at Soldier ...

Martin Luther King Jr. came to the city in August 1965 as part of a protest campaign targeting big cities up North ... The tour also made stops in Newark, New York, Washington, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas discussed Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and complicated history in Chicago in his keynote speech Tuesday. Emma Richman , Reporter January 21, 2025 ...