Woodie King Jr., an influential figure in American theater, has died at 88. He founded the New Federal Theatre to support ...

The reverend and civil rights leader was a major proponent of using nonviolent protest to fight for equality.

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

UW-Eau Claire has opened the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Exhibit to commemorate Black History Month, launching with a ceremony honoring faculty contributions to social justice. The Martin Luther King ...

Government offices, the stock market and many schools are closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but ...

King helped launch the careers of Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Debbie Allen and Chadwick Boseman as the founder of City’s New Federal Theatre.

Dr. Lenore A. Martin will present “Young King,” an examination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood and how that ...

CBS LA's very own Pat Harvey, Jim Hill and Sheba Turk were a part of this year's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.

Sacramento's 44th annual March for a Dream began at Sacramento City College and ended at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center's diversity expo.

A weekend of events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact and legacy wraps up on Monday, Jan. 19, with activities including a day of service, museum exhibits, a symphony concert and a peace ...

Dr. Glenda Patterson was honored Jan. 16 at the Beloved Community Festival: A Tribute to Unity and Culture. Patterson ...

Many public institutions will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, while most private businesses will remain open.