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Dexter King Remembered As Guardian of Family's Legacy at Memorial

The service of remembrance for the youngest son born to Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on February 10.
02/12/2024

'Genius: MLK/X': What Gina Prince-Bythewood Wants You to Know About This New Depiction of Malcolm and Martin

Bythewood, the executive producer, breaks down the Martin Luther King Jr. vs. Malcolm X narrative, revealing shared genius and emphasizing the ongoing relevance of their legacies.
02/05/2024
Dexter Scott King during Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner 20th Anniversary Holiday Observance at King Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)

Dexter King, Son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dies at 62

The third and youngest of the Civil Rights icon’s four children, he was in charge of the family’s estate.
01/22/2024

Bill Ackman Claims That Martin Luther King Would Be 'Opposed' to DEI

Ackman made the comments during a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) with Elon Musk and Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips.
01/16/2024

Take a Look at an Exclusive Clip From National Geographic's 'GENIUS: MLK/X'

'GENIUS: MLK/X' promises an unprecedented exploration of their formative years, pioneering accomplishments, and the profound impact of the dueling philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X.
01/15/2024

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr’s Closest Allies

There was a small army of people behind Dr. King, building the Civil Rights movement, these are a few of the many names.
01/14/2024

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Action: 5 Ways to Observe the MLK Holiday

Thinking of ways to commemorate the life of the Civil Rights icon? Here are a few you can do.
01/12/2024

Bernice King Seemingly Addresses Jonathan Majors ‘Coretta’ Remarks He Made About His Ex And Current Girlfriend Meagan Good

“My mother wasn’t a prop,” said the social justice advocate.
01/10/2024

MLK's Daughter Bernice King Fact Checks Amy Schumer’s Post Concerning Gaza Conflict

King confirmed her father’s thoughts on militarism to the comedian.
11/02/2023

Philadelphia Event Focuses On Keeping Civil Rights Movement Stories Alive

Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and other icons commemorated 10 years of Comcast’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement.’
09/26/2023

This Week In Good Black News: Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union Celebrate, Naomi Campbell Continues To Change The Fashion Game, And Colman Domingo Wows As Bayard Rustin

Plus, there was justice for two Black election workers who were harassed and threatened.
09/01/2023