Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote ...

Elected officials, members of the clergy and other local leaders among a crowd of more than 500 people gave their take on ...

Discover how America remains divided on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as a National Action Network rally in D.C. honors ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 22, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on ...

Get the details on whether or not the alleged Fat Joe heckling incident during a recent concert really happened or is just ...

Hundreds gathered in Raleigh on Monday for the city’s 45th annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., marching through downtown before an ecumenical service in his honor. “Dr. King took America’s ...

The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at ...

Carrie Underwood probably had a vision of how her version of “America the Beautiful” would be received after accepting Donald ...

Sherman "Dilla" Thomas gives the keynote address on Tuesday at Northwestern's Martin Luther King Jr commemoration. Social media storyteller and Chicago ...

This week, we had a national holiday in which we observed the significance of a life well-lived in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr ...

The King Holiday Commitee presented NAACP Peoria Branch president Marvin Hightower with a Dr. Martin Luther King commemorative leadership award Monday.