It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made ...

An effort in Congress to honor Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks could make Dec. 1 a new federal holiday. Members of the ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection ...

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