On the 57th anniversary of his death, North Jersey residents look back at personal encounters with Martin Luther King Jr.

While Sen. Raphael Warnock, Georgia Democrat, exhorts his parishioners at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to tithe to support the church, he is now living rent-free in a million-dollar luxury home ...

Greater St. Matthew A.M.E. Church announced it will present a discussion called “Moments with Martin” at 5 p.m. April 5 at the church, 1909 W. 24th St. in Lorain. There will be a ...

As a leader of the Commandos, Fred Reed provided protection for civil rights protestors during 200 nights of marches in the ...

The Black Church emerged not only as a place of worship but also as a hub for community support, social justice, and political activism, particularly during the Civil Rights Movement. For instance, ...

Lyndon Johnson hired Geri Whittington as his secretary because she was the most qualified. She was also the first Black woman ...

His celebration of life brought together loved ones and community leaders, reflecting the lasting impact he had on the city ...

Friday is the deadline to order your “swing for a cure” shirt, which is the Jaguars’ Strike Out Cancer 2025 theme. Shirts may be ordered by visiting the website:    They have t-shirts, hoodies, and ...

Lancaster Theological Seminary will celebrate its bicentennial with a free event from 3 to 5 p.m. April 27 at its downtown ...

Next door to Ebenezer Baptist Church stands the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. It has even more exhibits, as well as the tombs of King and his wife, Coretta Scott King.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Glenn “Woody” Martin Yarwood Sr., age 80, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Hancock Regional ...