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Although he was born on Jan. 15, here in the US we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday on this day. Dr. King spent the first 12 years of his life in this Victorian home in Atlanta. Can you tell me what type of Victorian this is? (Hint: The name is almost as regal as Dr. King's.) Read more
America's most prominent civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., would have been proud to see Barack Obama sworn in as president tomorrow if he had lived to see his 80th birthday. MLK's legacy of working for equality is celebrated each year. Watch this moving excerpt of his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech, given on the eve of his death, and take this quiz to find out what you know Read more
Teaching children about historical figures can be stressful because it's important to provide them with plenty of back story and ample perspective, which is why I rely on books to help me educate my children about weighty subjects. I'm crystal clear on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s immeasurable legacy and effect on our country and culture, but when my children start asking questions I like to Read more
In 1996 President Clinton signed a bill proposing the establishment of a Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial. Twelve years later, friends, associates, and admirers of King are still working to raise the $120 million needed to build the memorial. Yesterday, original civil rights activists gathered on the National Mall at the planned memorial site for a rally. Their goal: to raise the final $18 Read more
To celebrate Black History Month, we're featuring a series of inspiring quotes from movers and shakers who have paved the way and made a difference in the lives of African Americans today. Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this weekend, and it's the perfect opportunity to teach tots a bit about the great man and what he was struggling for — and against. There's nothing simple about his life, struggle, or the civil rights movement, but click through for several kid-friendly tomes written on the powerful subject. Read more
This chilly week started off golden with lots of sexy bow-tied actors and cute couples at the Golden Globes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the kickoff of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. And while this was a celebratory week for some of our favorite birthday girls Michelle Obama, Zooey Deschanel, and Betty White (who turned 90 this week!), it also took a somber tone with the deaths of Read more
Yesterday, the first family marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of volunteering and a night of celebration. Barack, Michelle, and daughter Malia spent the day at the Browne Education Center, building bookshelves for the library and painting quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. onto the walls. After a day of giving back, Michelle and Barack got dressed up for the Let Freedom Read more
As we near the end of October we continue to dig into our favorite reads for National Book Month, support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and get excited to trick or treat on Halloween. This week was a shaky one, as the Bay Area experienced some earthquakes, Occupy Wall Street went through growing pains, and a handful of celebrities and world leaders made some big announcements. While we Read more
A 1964 taped interview with Jackie Kennedy will be released for the first time tomorrow, some 47 years after it was recorded. In it, the newly widowed former first lady opens up with frank opinions about figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and French leader Charles de Gaulle, while also reminiscing about her marriage. Diane Sawyer will host an upcoming special on the tapes, and she was on The Read more
