Black History Month’s observance was founded on the need to acknowledge the turmoil Black Americans have had to face throughout history, but also the necessity to celebrate Black accomplishments.

This video dives into the world’s most famous speeches, chosen directly by viewers from sixteen different countries. From national liberation moments to wartime declarations, each speech carries a ...

From the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, and Pierre Trudeau, to rallying calls during war, civil rights movements, and national turning points, these speeches have echoed ...

President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in United States history, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on this day in history, Nov.

(The Center Square) – An influential California state legislator is proposing that social media companies restrict large-scale anonymous online free speech by requiring social media accounts with more ...

In 1963, during the civil rights movement, at least 250,000 people marched through the streets of Washington, D.C., where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Many ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sixty years ago, on August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, and delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. The ...

I was fortunate when I graduated from college because the guest speaker at our ceremony was none other than Maya Angelou. Even to this day I remember the warm, thoughtful cadence in her voice and the ...

The best-laid plans are often better off ignored—at least that was the case with Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on ...

Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his first solo campaign stop in California, delivering a speech in front of one of the country’s most prominent unions. "The ...

Jenni Fink is a senior editor at Newsweek, based in New York. She leads the National News team, reporting on politics and domestic issues. As a writer, she has covered domestic politics and ...