Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about his impact on civil rights, his stance against the Vietnam War, and the...

This video explores the history of voter suppression tactics used against Black voters in the United States, from the Three-Fifths Compromise to Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. Learn about the barriers Black voters faced...

This video highlights Coretta Scott King's role in the Civil Rights Movement, working alongside her husband Martin Luther King Jr. It covers her activism in the U.S. and abroad, including her involvement in the Women's Strike for Peace...

This video explores the lengthy fight to expand voting rights in the United States, focusing on key amendments and laws like the 14th, 15th, and 19th Amendments, the Snyder Act, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It highlights how...

This video covers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, focusing on his role in the Selma marches and his advocacy for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also highlights his assassination, the national recognition of his work with the...

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 tackled voter suppression in the United States. While it significantly increased the registration of Black voters, it was not without controversy.

The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?

There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.

The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?

This video provides an overview of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights his early life, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his famous speeches and protests, and the impact he had on the United...

The Supreme Court hears a Louisiana redistricting case that could reshape the Voting Rights Act and impact congressional maps nationwide. (Scripps News)

Elisabeth Williams Omilami's father, Hosea Williams, was Martin Luther King Jr.'s national field organizer.

​The House approved the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 on Friday.

Democrats want the name of the late Congressional leader attached to new civil rights legislation.

Vivian died at 95 from natural causes. He is survived by three daughters and two sons.

The Supreme Court is set to decide if Alabama violated the Voting Rights Act when it re-drew Congressional maps.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass joins John Heilemann on Hell & High Water and discusses the vital need to fight for our voting rights and President Biden’s noncommittal attitude towards the issue.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has been a touchstone for fighting voter discrimination since 1982, but an Alabama case might threaten protections.

Texas Democrats effectively kill the GOP's restrictive voting bill for this special session. The Dixie Fire completely wipes a California town off the map. And the Texas Education Agency releases shocking new COVID guidance for schools.

The lawsuit, filed in the Western District of Texas, claims the state violates part of the Voting Rights Act.

The cases include throwing out ballots of people who vote in the wrong precinct and restricting who can collect early mail-in ballots.

The Native American Rights fund says across the board there are many barriers to voting.

The "March On for Voting Rights" comes days after the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.