Born April 27, 1927, in Heiberger, Alabama, she faced segregation head-on from childhood, walking five miles to school while ...

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They met through a mutual friend and became active in the Civil Rights Movement. Related: Black History Facts After the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King was determined to ...

"It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have." 11. "Protest is not the end of progress; it is the beginning...I stand with Minneapolis.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution.” Speech given at the National Cathedral, March 31, 1968. Under Dr. King’s leadership, nonviolent protest became the defining ...

Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, once performed in the UN's gilded General Assembly ...

She stood up for her rights by staying seated: Rosa Parks gave the US civil rights movement a huge boost and inspired Martin Luther King Jr. And ... Washington Image: J. Scott Applewhite/AP ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig will visit the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) on Monday, Feb. 10, to ...

In the workshops, for example, we have loyal fans of the company who want to deepen their experience of Mr. Ailey’s work and ...