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The civil rights activist and his wife paid the hospital bill for the birth of the actor because her parents couldn’t afford it

As fans marked Julia Roberts' birthday last week, they also uncovered a connection between her family and that of the civil rights icon. It all started when her parents opened an acting school.

A little-known but important piece of American history stands vacant on a two-lane highway in rural western Alabama

Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a family statement shared Saturday by a King spokesman said. “He is such a bright light who…

"Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian," a family statement shared by a King spokesman said. "He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others."

Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died

Controversial members of Congress received backlash after people on Twitter called them out for their “tone deaf” tributes to civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. while blocking legislation that would increase voting rights.

ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgia’s first Black U.S. senator and the youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each made passionate calls on Monday for passage of new federal voting rights laws at the annual remembrance for the slain civil rights leader, warning democracy hangs…

January 17 is the day that many Americans observe and honour civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr for his accomplishments and willpower in making the nation a more unified place.