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That violent threat seemed to really get to King. He was used to threats, but he felt like this one in particular might be a sign of something terrible to come.

The production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern, Pa., which included a multiracial ensemble of actors, stirred controversy.

When I heard that Hollywood was making a movie about Chappaquiddick, I said to myself, "Hallelujah. It's about time."

Guest: Imani Perry The Star-Spangled Banner became the official national anthem in 1931, but by then, many black ...

The event, hosted by WHYY and NewCore, is part of a conversation series unfolding across the Philadelphia region since January to mark the 50th anniversary of King's death.

Love letters sent between inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary during the Civil War tell the story of an interracial love affair and social resistance.

WHYY’s KAREN SMYLES tells us the story behind her documentary, ...

There's no crying in baseball. But for Kay Johnston, there's crying when you can't play.

Items ranging from tiny fuses to full-scale mines are displaced by beach replenishment projects, sucked from the ocean floor and pumped ashore, or by strong storms.

For the last 30 years, former parishioners of St. Peter Claver have hoped for a miracle.

For 38 years, Catholics from El Salvador have marked the date Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated. This year, the March 24 anniversary will be a little different.

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia created an exhibition about the argumentative Alexander Hamilton and his founding accomplishments.

While we have always shared many of the concerns championed by the mainstream women’s movement, we have never had the luxury of fighting a singular fight.

Toll Brothers hopes the fourth time’s the charm as the Horsham-based luxury home builder releases the latest renderings of its controversial Jewelers Row condo tower.

"During the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women of color pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."