Jan 19, 2026 | Events, History, Leadership
Hundreds of families, activists and politicians marched through downtown Raleigh on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In a political era many attendees described as bleak and divisive, marchers looked to King and his teachings as an inspiration for...
Jan 19, 2026 | Events, History
Boston’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast, the nation’s longest-running, honored Dr. King’s legacy again in January 2026 with theme “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” featuring journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones as keynote,...
Jan 19, 2026 | History, Leadership
The iconic “I Have a Dream” speech — delivered during the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963 — instantly comes to mind when reflecting on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most transformative leaders of the civil...
Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership, Women
In a historic inauguration day, the City Council elected its first Black woman as president Monday and a School Committee with a supermajority of women and people of color was sworn in. Whitfield received a standing ovation from a crowd that included at least five...
Jan 12, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History, Music
Following the excitement of Jill Scott’s highly anticipated album, we are reminded of the musical talent that hails from the City of Brotherly Love. From Boyz II Men and The Roots developing their sound at Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts...
Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership
In honor of Black History Month, PennLive will once again this year showcase members of the Black community whose achievements and contributions are making an indelible imprint on our region. “Trailblazers and Trendsetters” will recognize the emerging generation of...
