Martin Luther King Jr. visited Florida many times. Here's what happened when he was jailed
The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...
Are Banks Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
MLK Day falls on the third Monday of every January, and most banks observe the holiday. Here's what you can do if you have ...
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Federal employees head back into the office. Will it help downtown?Federal employees head back into the office. Will it help downtown?
On Monday, some federal departments and agencies started having their staffers return to their offices five days a week to meet new requirements under President Donald Trump.
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Restoring history: Renovations begin at the Camden house where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once lived
The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
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The Poitier family of north Atlanta
Sidney Poitier wasn’t initially a fan of Atlanta when he traveled through what was then Atlanta Municipal Airport in the 1950s.
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This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from community changemakers
Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black ...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a dream that changed the world and lives on
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is more than just a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement; his legacy is deeply rooted in his ...
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Trump holds Black History Month event as some agencies skip recognition after anti-DEI order
President Donald Trump marked Black History Month at the White House on Thursday by making an appearance at a celebratory reception with a surprise guest, golf legend Tiger Woods, while calling out ot ...
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EDITORIAL: As Malcolm and Martin might say – let the marches bloom!
As this story is filed on Feb. 18, it is a reminder that on this date in 1965, Malcolm X delivered his final public address at Barnard College, three days before he was assassinated at the Audubon ...