This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968
The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C....
Alabama Commemorates MLK's "Letter From a Birmingham Jail"
More than 100 gathered to mark the 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a letter from a Birm...
Cornel West Lashes Out at Use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Bible at Inauguration
Cornel West says it's wrong to use King's bible for "presidential pageantry."...
Prominent Economist Says Obama Can't Be Let Off the Hook on Race
Economist Bernard Anderson says President Obama must summon the courage to address racial inequalit...
President Obama to Deliver Commencement Speech at Morehouse College
Obama chose Morehouse for its "notable alumni," which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
BET News Presents From King to President: America Celebrates
Join BET News as they report on a historic moment on a historic day....
Malik Yoba: "It’s About Knowing What Your Purpose Is"
The Allegiance star talks about his new movie....
Box Office: Contraband Wins MLK Weekend
Box Office: Contraband Wins MLK Weekend. Mark Wahlberg's action-thriller tops revived box office....
Commentary: Please Stop Saying Martin Luther King Was a Republican
Raging Elephants is hoping to get more Blacks to back the GOP by claiming Martin Luther King Jr. wa...
Commentary: From Martin Luther King Jr. to Artur Davis in Less Than 50 Years
On the 49th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Artur Davis will deliv...
Ne-Yo Turns Down MLK Role in Movie
The R&B crooner chooses music over acting....
This Day in Black History: Oct. 14, 1964
On Oct. 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. received a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the civil rig...
This Day in Black History: Dec. 18, 1917
Activist and award-winning actor Ossie Davis was born in Cogdell, Georgia on Dec. 18, 1917....
This Day in Black History: Dec. 16, 1976
Andrew Young was nominated by President Jimmy Carter to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations on...
Tavis Smiley Ousted as Martin Luther King Keynote Speaker
Tavis Smiley has been replaced as a keynote speaker at a Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon because of...
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Documentary to Be Aired
The Smithsonian Channel announced that in February it will broadcast a documentary showcasing news ...
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Organization Willing to Assist Occupy Atlanta
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference says that their vast experience and expertise can help...
This Day in Black History: March 16, 1846
Rebecca J. Cole, the second Black woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S., was born in Philad...
Commentary: Toward a Unified Black History
If Black history was not known through only the singular lens of either ancient African majesty or ...
Aretha Franklin, Miri Ben-Ari Serenade MLK Memorial Dedication
Music took center stage down in D.C. on Sunday....
