A new independent film delves into a question that has sparked discussions among neighbors, friends, and families for years: Why are streets named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. often located ...

It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.

As time inevitably passes, we must remember that speeches of this magnitude were not given in a vacuum—they were calls to ...

King employed nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience in his campaigns. He organized peaceful protests, boycotts, and marches to to racial injustice.

The second annual “Community Readings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” was hosted by the Martin Marty Center for the ...

A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...

Students, faculty and members of the greater Medford/Somerville community gathered in Cohen Auditorium for Tufts University’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Thursday. Titled “Where Do We ...

Despite rumors and misinformation that swirled last week, President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National ...

English Aristocrat Sir Philip Sidney wrote an essay titled “In Defense of Poesy.” In this text, he defends the value of ...

King III explores his complicated relationship with his father's legend in 'What Is My Legacy?: Realizing a New Dream of ...

Thanks for the thoughtful editorial that asks us to consider what will we do in the current situation we find our country in, keeping in mind Dr. King’s work and what to do now (“What would MLK Jr. do ...

As we celebrate the awe-inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I reflect on his bodhisattva spirit—that of an ...