The granddaughter of a former slave delivered the keynote address in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday at Lincoln University. Delivering remarks for nearly an hour, Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years. ~ Abraham Lincoln ...

Alexander Stephens's infamous “Cornerstone” speech remains controversial even today. The simple revisionist narrative is that ...

It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a ...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20, by ...

Inaugural addresses that newly minted presidents have given over the past 250 years have aimed to do several key things, ...

Illinois boasts a rich cultural tapestry with world-class architecture, renowned museums, diverse art galleries, vibrant ...

An audio-animatronic Walt Disney is a worthy way to honor a great man. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online ...

Abraham Lincoln faced challenges that dwarf many or all of today’s crises, yet his leadership transcended the moment, leaving ...