John Conyers III is honoring his late father, John Conyers Jr., with a new book that provides both a personal reflection and a historical portrait of Michigan’s longest-serving Black Congressman.

During his time in Congress, Conyers was a founding member of the Black Caucus and was instrumental in solidifying Martin Luther King Jr Day as a federal holiday. His son, John Conyers III, recently ...

He went on to win the election and resume the presidency. He shared his 2025 Inauguration Day with Martin Luther King Jr., whose life and legacy are celebrated each January with a federal holiday.

Local News Boston rally honors 60 years since Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 Freedom Rally “I think my father and mother would challenge us to be a better America because we can become that.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.

Explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impactful 1966 speech at SMU, a pivotal moment in civil rights history with insights from witnesses and participants.

Conyers proposed a bill to designate Jan. 15 as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Congress, however, was unmoved, and the bill failed. Nevertheless, Conyers persisted.

INDIANAPOLIS — At St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Indianapolis Monday, the community came together to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been a beacon ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Lowcountry remembered Martin Luther King’s impact on the world during the annual parade downtown. Hundreds of groups participated in the event. It’s been a tradition in ...

The bill was originally introduced by U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) just four days after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. RELATED: The history behind MLK Day In the years since 1986, MLK Day ...

Detroiters like Stevie Wonder and John Conyers were instrumental in making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday.