Forgotten openly gay activist spearheaded the historic 1963 March on Washington, which had an estimated 250,000 attendees.

The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the ...

In the midst of the passing of the Civil Rights Act, as it was being filibustered on the Senate floor, Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X crossed paths on Capitol Hill.

The West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Northwest Atlanta, a site deeply rooted in the Civil Rights Movement, may soon be ...

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s.

In a deal that was more of a decade in the making, the library acquired The Call’s photography archive, which contains ...

Lewis' legacy as a civil rights activist and lawmaker spans decades and numerous administrations. What to know as planned protests invoke his legacy.

The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a digital archive this fall featuring articles, photos, videos, ...

During the Civil Rights Movement, restaurants were vital for protesters and organizers to gather. Here are some of the most ...

Hungry during a particularly long layover? Believe it or not, you can enjoy a meal loved by civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. at this US Airport.