The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson passed through and saw a slave auction in full swing. When King came in 1964 ...

The BriefLeak and Sons Funeral Homes has been serving Chicago families for over 90 years, providing compassionate care and community support beyond funeral services.Four generations of the Leak family ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

Martin Luther King Jr. wasn't born in Alabama ... Leaders worldwide attended his funeral. His wife later founded The King Center that year as a living memorial to him and his legacy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...