Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past

Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.

Biden recalls 'hero' Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Ebenezer Baptist Church

President Joe Biden will travel to Atlanta to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.and give remarks during the Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached and Sen. Raphael Warnock is the pastor.

The Embrace statue unveiled in Boston on MLK weekend

The four intertwined arms were inspired by a photo of the civil rights leader and his wife when they learned he had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday

The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.

What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states

King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.

MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.

Keenan Anderson: BLM co-founder claims cousin was ‘killed by LAPD’ in Venice

An investigation is underway by the Los Angeles Police Department after a Black man died in police custody hours after a physical altercation with officers in West LA's Venice neighborhood earlier this month.

Arizona lawmakers introduce bills to ban or limit drag shows

Some Republican lawmakers say they want to start regulating the drag queen business in Arizona. Three new bills were introduced that would either limit or restrict drag shows, and the drag queens and allies are getting ready for a legal showdown.

EPA investigating Colorado air pollution regulations for discrimination

The EPA is probing Colorado’s oversight of the state’s biggest polluters and whether the effect of that pollution on Hispanic residents and other racial minorities is discriminatory.

US House passes equal pay bill in latest women's soccer win

The House has passed a bill that ensures equal compensation for U.S. women competing in international events, a piece of legislation that came out of the U.S. women's soccer team's long battle to be paid as much as the men.

Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message

Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.

Airbnb: Perceived Black guests have more trouble securing bookings

Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.

U.S. postage stamp to honor John Lewis, civil rights icon

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

Richmond removes its last city-owned Confederate statue

It took just minutes to free the statue of Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill from its base before a crane using yellow straps looped under the statue’s arms lifted it onto a bed of tires on a flatbed truck.