Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Activist Dorothy Wright Receives a Google Doodle

Dorothy Height, an icon for civil rights as well as women's rights, was celebrated with a Google doo...

Mar 25, 2014 09:49 AM EDT

Scottsboro Boys: Alabama Board Posthumously Approves Pardons For 3 Kids Accused Of Rape in 1931 Case (Video)

A three-person panel of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles voted unanimously to issue posthumo...

Nov 22, 2013 08:18 PM EST

Harry Belafonte: Social Activist-Performer Sues Martin Luther King Estate Over Documents (Video)

Actor, singer and social activist Harry Belafonte has sued the children of Rev. Martin Luther King o...

Oct 16, 2013 08:30 PM EDT

'I Have A Dream:' 50 Years Later Dr. Martin Luther King's Message of Brotherhood Remains Alive (Video)

On August 28, 1963, Civil Rights Movement leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his seminal 'I...

Aug 28, 2013 12:12 PM EDT

John Lewis: Georgia Rep. Who Spoke at March on Washington Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King & 50-Year Anniversary of Seminal Event (Video)

Georgia Rep. John Lewis, who was the youngest speaker at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedo...

Aug 23, 2013 02:20 PM EDT

Trayvon Hoodie: Viral Photo Mashup of Martin Luther King Angers Family; AG Holder May Still File Federal Charges Against George Zimmerman (Video)

After the acquittal of George Zimmerman of second degree murder and manslaughter on Saturday evening...

Jul 17, 2013 04:01 PM EDT

MLK Jr's Death: Dr. King's Impact Felt and Honored 45 Years Later (Video)

On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King was killed by assassin in Memphis, Tenn...

Apr 04, 2013 04:57 PM EDT