On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, about a dozen Jews will be among the speakers at the event.

The author reflects on their experience as a child participating in a civil rights sit-in at the Chicago Board of Education 60 years ago.

The article discusses the significance of Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel delivered a powerful speech in 1963 at the National Conference on Religion and Race, highlighting the connection between the struggle for African American civil rights and the biblical exodus from Egypt.

In preparation for Martin Luther King Day, here are six recommended children's books that explore the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. across various age groups.

Martin Luther King Jr., in his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the historic March on Washington in 1963, drew inspiration from the Bible, specifically quoting from Isaiah 40 to link the pursuit of racial equality with divine promise and harmony.