Civil rights activists fought for the Voting Rights Acts 60 years ago. Some worry the law's protections are now at risk.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History are holders of some ...

Alan Reuther is a former lawyer and legislative director for the United Auto Workers – and now an author – whose work in ...

Owned by the Jackson family, it served as a haven and planning site for the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr Martin ...

Wednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark legislation becoming law. Those at the epicenter of the fight for voting ...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is helping 30 congregations shore up their buildings and share their stories, ...

More than two dozen protests were planned across Arizona to honor the late Rep. John Lewis, a longtime civil rights leader.

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the nation’s oldest civil rights organizations on Thursday declared a “state of emergency” for antidiscrimination policies, personal ...

Lewis' legacy as a civil rights activist and lawmaker spans decades and numerous administrations. What to know as planned protests invoke his legacy.

The Regional Transportation District will rename Civic Center Station in honor of a disability rights advocate who sparked ...

'Sunday Best' review: Sacha Jenkins boldly places Ed Sullivan in the Civil Rights Movement In this music documentary, history moves to a different beat.