Jan 17 On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King's work By Associated Press Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., President Joe Biden said Monday said in a video address on the day that commemorates the slain civil rights leader. Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: Family of Martin Luther King Jr. hold news briefing after march for voting rights By Jeff Martin, Michael Warren, Associated Press The family of Martin Luther King Jr. led a "Peace March" Monday morning across Washington, D.C.'s new Frederick Douglass bridge, calling for the passage of voting rights reform legislation, now stalled in the United States Senate. Continue reading
Oct 21 WATCH: Biden, Harris mark 10th anniversary of MLK monument in Washington By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Located on Independence Avenue along the Tidal Basin, the memorial features a huge likeness of King carved out of stone and a separate wall featuring some of his most notable quotes. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 5:40 From MLK Jr. to Black Lives Matter: America's 'racial reckoning' By PBS NewsHour Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In a year marred by continuing struggles for racial equality and justice, many of the issues that drove Dr. King are still prevalent today. Rev. Lawrence… Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 8:29 From MLK to Bob Kennedy: Harry Belafonte's historic week as 'Tonight Show' host By PBS NewsHour In the midst of the 1968 Civil Rights protests, activist and singer Harry Belafonte took over ‘The Tonight Show’ for a week, becoming the first Black person to host a late-night TV show. His guests included Martin Luther King Jr. Continue watching
Aug 28 Activists reflect on 1963 March on Washington amid renewed calls to address racial injustice By Courtney Vinopal As thousands of attendees gathered in Washington to protest police brutality, activists reflected on the march in 1963 and how it informs the fight for racial justice today. Continue reading
Aug 11 Poor People's Campaign eyes low-income voters in 13 states By Russell Contreras, Associated Press The campaign inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last organizing effort says new data suggest low-income voters in key states could swing some U.S. Senate races. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 7:07 Remembering John Lewis, an American civil rights icon By Judy Woodruff, Jessica Yarvin The United States bid a final farewell to John Lewis in Atlanta Thursday, after more than a week of observations in his honor. A congressman and lifelong activist, Lewis endured threats, repeated imprisonment and physical violence to fight for civil… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 11:04 John Lewis 'was prepared to die' for freedom long ago, say friends As the nation mourns the loss of American hero and Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis, his friends and colleagues remember him as a towering figure who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and equality. Special Correspondent… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 4:20 Remembering the life and legacy of John Lewis By PBS NewsHour Rep. John Lewis, a Civil Rights hero, died of pancreatic cancer Friday night. A supporter of civic engagement, including the ongoing global Black Lives Matter protests, Lewis had been beaten and arrested several times during the Civil Rights Movement. Known… Continue watching