As the Dalai Lama turns 90 on July 6, global attention is on his expected announcement regarding succession—something China ...

The Dalai Lama, the charismatic Buddhist spiritual leader lauded worldwide for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for his Tibetan homeland, will celebrate his 90th birthday in July.The Dalai ...

Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the battle of Hattin, an opponent of Martin Luther being made a ...

Ben Williams at the 2nd annual San Diego Black Arts and Culture Music Festival Grammy Award-winner Ben Williams has become one of the most in-demand bassists in the nation since winning first-place ...

The first Black woman elected to the US Senate and former US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa has some stories to tell.

1. The Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther’s Antisemitic Writings The Protestant Reformation (1517–1648) was a religious revolution that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography 'King: A Life,' spoke on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s 'Book of the Day' podcast about Martin Luther King Jr., and noted that MLK didn’t have plans to become ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated each year in January to honor and remember the Civil Rights leader. His work has inspired millions, even decades after his death. While the Civil ...

How did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a holiday? Former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., introduced legislation to create a federal holiday honoring King on April 8, 1968, just four days after ...

Despite being a revered leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was actually conflict avoidant, says biographer Jonathan Eig. In an interview published by NPR’s Book of ...