Citizenship Schools continued the tradition of Black Americans using civic education to demand their civil rights.

When Maui musician Gail Swanson was growing up in Chicago, she would often accompany her mother on protest marches. “On the ...

The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of “Defending Our Democracy, ...

Speaking at the annual Martin Luther King Interfaith Breakfast, the 2024 Democratic nominee for president said the country ...

From immersive museum programming to a special tribute concert, here are ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy across the city.

Written by North Lawndale native Willie Round, “Lawndale King” focuses on King’s advocacy but also helps audiences understand ...

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, is so famous that it often eclipses his other speeches.

Various faith communities from across Chicago will come together to honor the legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. This ...

President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of ...

Dr. Martin Luther King's work in Chicago makes celebrating MLK Day a special occasion in the city, marked by various events ...

Thousands of “No Kings” protesters are expected to demonstrate this weekend near an ICE facility in suburban Chicago. Here's ...