Paul George
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 2, 2026

76ers Forward Paul George Suspended 25 Games For Violating NBA Anti-Drug Policy

'I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates, and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process,' George said in a written statement

The NBA has announced the suspension of Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games for violating the terms of the league’s anti-drug policy.

According to NBA.com, the NBA All-Star’s punishment began immediately on Saturday, Jan. 31, when the 76ers played against the New Orleans Pelicans.

In a written statement to ESPN, George took full responsibility for the infraction and accepted the suspension. He explained that he took “an improper medication” to deal with a mental health issue.

“Over the past few years, I’ve discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue of my own, I made the mistake of taking an improper medication. I take full responsibility for my actions and apologize to the Sixers organization, my teammates, and the Philly fans for my poor decision-making during this process.”

“I am focused on using this time to make sure that my mind and body are in the best condition to help the team when I return.”

The 35-year-old athlete’s forward is averaging 16 points and 5.1 rebounds in 27 games this season, while shooting 38.2% from the three-point line. The 76ers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

The suspension will hit George in the pocket, as he will lose $11.7 million of his $51.7 million salary, totaling about $469,691.72 per game missed.

George’s teammate, Joel Embiid, commented on losing his on-court partner, noting that the team must find a way to play without him in the meantime.

“I know people have mixed feelings about what he brings to the table,” Embiid said. “You can’t replace it. (He) does everything for us. Defensively, probably our best perimeter defender. Offensively, can play so many roles. Knock down shots. Post up. Creation. Playmaking.”

The 76ers did win the first game without their star forward, with a 124-114 win over the Pelicans. They are now 26-21 for the season.

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Shanquella Robinson, mother, Sallamondra Robinson
by Jeroslyn JoVonn

February 2, 2026

Shanquella Robinson’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Returns to State Court

The wrongful death lawsuit tied to Shanquella Robinson’s 2022 death remains unresolved after a federal judge returned the case to state court.

The wrongful death lawsuit tied to Shanquella Robinson’s death is being sent back to state court after a federal judge ruled that the case no longer falls under federal jurisdiction.

On Jan. 27, Judge Max Cogburn sent the civil lawsuit back to Mecklenburg County Superior Court, finding that only state-law claims remain against the individuals who traveled with Robinson to Mexico, where she died in 2022, WCNC reported. The decision follows the court’s earlier dismissal of all federal claims against the FBI and the U.S. State Department, leaving the case solely against her travel companions, often referred to as the “Cabo Six.”

Robinson, a 25-year-old Charlotte resident, died while vacationing in Mexico on Oct. 29, 2022. The “Cabo Six” continue to face public scrutiny after a viral video surfaced weeks following Robinson’s death that appeared to show her being beaten inside the villa where the group was staying. Mexican authorities later ruled her death a femicide and issued an arrest warrant, though no one has been extradited or criminally charged in the United States.

Robinson’s mother, Sallamondra Robinson, first filed the lawsuit in Mecklenburg County in October 2024. The case was later moved to federal court after the FBI and the U.S. State Department removed it, citing federal jurisdiction over claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

However, the judge ruled that once those federal claims were dismissed, the court no longer had jurisdiction over the remaining state-law causes of action, which include wrongful death, negligence, battery, conspiracy, and emotional distress under North Carolina law. As a result, the civil case against the six people Robinson traveled with to Cabo San Lucas will return to state court.

The defendants continue to deny any wrongdoing, with several arguing the case should be dismissed or heard in Mexico rather than North Carolina.

In the federal suit, Robinson’s family alleged the State Department failed to process an extradition request and that the FBI botched its investigation and improperly withheld records. A judge dismissed those claims in June 2025, citing sovereign immunity and jurisdictional limits, leaving only state-law claims against the individual defendants.

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sexxy red, trump
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 2, 2026

Sexyy Red Sells Out Again, Performs For Trump Adviser’s Wedding At Mar-a-Lago

Sexyy performed to the MAGA crowd at a Trump advisor's wedding.

Sexyy Red still wants to “Make America Sexy Again,” continuing her MAGA ties with a performance at a Trump adviser’s wedding.

The “Get It Sexy” rapper performed at the Mar-a-Lago resort event to celebrate the nuptials of Alex Bruesewitz. Bruesewitz helped Trump return to the White House during the 2024 general election, cementing his union to the former Miss Nevada USA, Carolina Urrea, at the President’s resort. Footage went viral of Sexyy performing some of her hits to the conservative crowd.

However, Sexyy Red did not stand alone as the only MAGA-aligned female rapper in attendance. According to Complex, Nicki Minaj also snagged an invite to the GOP love affair. While Minaj had only recently declared her love and adoration for the controversial President, Sexyy had previously popped out as a Trump supporter, particularly for “his” stimulus checks.

In 2024, Sexyy even performed at the Rolling Loud Music Festival in an America-inspired outfit. As she scaled up her “Make America Sexy Again” rollout, she appeared on stage with a giant hat reminiscent of the MAGA emblem.

Sexyy retracted her support for Trump since then, stating back in November 2024 that she indeed voted for Kamala Harris. However, it seems evident that she is willing to at least accept a payout to perform for Trump cronies.

Others also clocked Sexyy’s sellout. One critic on X did not mince words about the unabashed rapper’s perception, especially now that she’s back on the MAGA train for a check.

“I used to defend Sexyy Red when they were saying she’s a low-class gutter snipe and bad representation for Black women, and there she is, shucking and jiving for MAGAts. My strongest apologies to y’all who were correct, I was wrong,” expressed the frustrated commenter.

Seemingly, all remains well between Sexyy and the President despite her wishy-washy political stance, with MAGA supporters continuing to enjoy the blunt rapper.

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Zohran Mamdani
by Sharelle B. McNair

February 2, 2026

Zohran Mandami Taps Ex-Incarcerated Criminal Reform Advocate Stanley Richards To Run NYC Jails 

Richards hopes to chart “a path of hope" as NYC jails have been riddled in controversy for years.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mandami continues to build his cabinet with a newly appointed head of the Department of Correction, former Rikers Island inmate Stanley Richards, the first formerly incarcerated person to serve in the space, the New York Daily News reported. 

Mandami entrusted Richards to take over the city’s big jails in hopes of introducing safety and reform. The mayor not only calls Richards’ appointment “symbolic” but a “testament to the thought and leadership he will bring to every member of Correction staff and incarcerated New Yorkers.”

The new Corrections leader served four-and-a-half years in prison for robbery in the late 1980s, but since his release, he has used his time to help those like him. Prior to the appointment, Richards served as president of The Fortune Society, a nonprofit that helps inmates reenter society after release from prison.

He calls his work a testament to the importance of working together.

“My experience and journey is a testament that when we provide support, when we center our collective work to hope instead of fear, when we see the best in all of us instead of judging people in the worst thing we ever done, when we see our commonality (more) than our difference, we can achieve the unimaginable,” Richards said. 

His experience goes back to serving as a deputy correction commissioner under former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration and on the city’s Board of Correction; however, Richards has a long way to go.

While he hopes his leadership will chart “a path of hope,” Richards is entering unchartered territory. For the past several years, according to The Gothamist, NYC prisons have been riddled with controversy, including complaints of staff misconduct, sexual violence, and drug overdoses. Between 2019 and 2025, at least 76 people died in custody. 

In 2023, data revealed Rikers Island prison faced close to 500 lawsuits of overlooked sexual abuse cases, with both female and male victims being named.

Under ex-Mayor Eric Adams’ reign, conditions reportedly deteriorated. Released surveillance footage highlighted horrendous conditions in the Rikers Island jails, with one inmate seen locked in a cage shower for almost 24 hours. Another prisoner defecated on himself due to a lack of toilets, and detainees were seen taking over for jail staff by dragging sick people for medical treatment.

Justice reform advocates have celebrated Richards’ appointment. Legal Aid Society’s criminal defense practice leading attorney, Tina Luongo, said he is what’s needed — since he understands firsthand how prisons work.

“Few people understand New York City’s jail system — and what is needed to reform it — more deeply than Stanley Richards,” Luongo said.

“He brings unmatched insight, credibility, compassion, and a deep commitment to advancing meaningful reform.”

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Shaboozey, Grammys, immigrants
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 2, 2026

Shaboozey Sparks Debate After Asserting ‘Immigrants Built This Country’ In Grammy Speech

The artist garnered support and backlash over his words that left out a critical group to America's foundation.

Shaboozey’s bold statement in support of immigrants during his Grammy acceptance speech has sparked a debate over who really built America.

After winning the award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen,” Shaboozey made his acceptance speech a timely yet provocative assertion on who helped shape America. The Nigerian-American country artist, born and raised in the U.S., spoke about his mother’s journey as an immigrant. He noted how his hard-working parent worked several jobs to make a living and support their family.

The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer used this personal anecdote to deliver a timely message about today’s current political climate surrounding immigrants. As ICE raids continue to spread violence and fear across several cities nationwide, Shaboozey used his time on music’s biggest night, Feb. 1, to uplift those who “give America color.”

“Immigrants built this country, literally,” shared Shaboozey, real name, Collins Obinna Chibueze. “Immigrants built this country, literally. Actually, so this is for them. For all children of immigrants, and for those who came to this country in search of a better opportunity, to be part of a nation that promised freedom for all and equal opportunity for everyone.”

The moment quickly went viral on social media, with some praising him and other artists, such as Kehlani, for standing up for immigrants at the time.

While well-intentioned, others found Shaboozey’s assertion to be tone-deaf, slighting Black Americans who also shaped this country. Especially on the first day of Black History Month, critics felt the artist’s comments downplayed how Black people played a pivotal role in forming America.

“I saw Shaboozey’s Grammy speech regarding immigrants building this country, and although I understood his sentiment, it’s miseducation & further negates Black Americans’ contribution & history to this country,” shared one Threads user named earthyari. “Of course, there’s no denying indigenous folks whose population (and culture) were viciously wiped out in masses. They are native to this land. But what we know “America” TODAY (its systems, structure, legislation, etc) was *built* on the backs (quite literally) of enslaved Black Americans.”

The naysayers felt as though Shaboozey ignored or overshadowed Black American history, especially as enslaved labor helped establish a lot of infrastructure and industries in the U.S. Furthermore, his comment also left out Native Americans and their origins of this land.

However, some found the balance between what Shaboozey said. Another social media user asserted that both Shaboozey’s claims and others’ assertions are true, with both Black and immigrant communities being critical to the foundation of America. The commenter also highlighted that Shaboozey’s own immigrant background reflects his comments.

“Several things can be true simultaneously,” wrote the X user. “Black Americans built this country, and immigrants have as well. Being an immigrant and black is a meaningful political identity, especially when people are being kidnapped. Shaboozey is Nigerian, so his remarks reflect his positionality.”

However, the speech continues to spark debate over its factual accuracy, leading to more conversation on why the phrase “Immigrants built this country” is historically inaccurate.

While this user refuted Shaboozey’s initial stance, she highlighted that the rhetoric only divides immigrant and Black American communities. She says the phrase only perpetuates false division, doing the work of white supremacy for itself.

“This rhetoric collapses settler colonizers into the definition of immigrant AND triangulates immigrant groups and African Americans against each other. White supremacy laughs all the way to the bank. No more.”

Morehouse College of Medicine
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

February 2, 2026

Tuskegee Basketball Coach Handcuffed In Morehouse Gym, Considering Legal Action

Benjy Taylor was not charged with any crime, and released

After the Tuskegee University basketball team lost to Morehouse College, 77-69, police officers handcuffed Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor as the players were leaving the court after the customary handshake between teams. The coach is now exploring “all legal avenues” in a potential civil lawsuit.

According to CBS News, Taylor was handcuffed and removed from the Morehouse gym immediately after the game. A video captured the police officer approaching Taylor on the basketball court, and after an exchange of words, he is seen placing his hands behind his back, and the officer places handcuffs on the coach.

Taylor was not charged with any crime, was released, and was allowed to leave with his team.

In the video, he is seen pointing behind his team’s bench as he speaks to the officers. Taylor’s attorneys stated that Morehouse football players were intermingling with the basketball players on the court. In Taylor’s eyes, that could have been an issue. He asked the officers to enforce conference-mandated security protocols. It’s unclear why the officer handcuffed the Tuskegee coach.

“It would be bad for a police officer to treat anyone like this,” said Harry Daniels, one of Taylor’s attorneys, in a written statement. “But to do it to a man like Coach Taylor, a highly respected professional and role model, to put him in handcuffs, humiliate him and treat him like a criminal in front of his team, his family and a gym full of fans is absolutely disgusting and they need to be held accountable.

“Coach Taylor is a good man who did the right thing to protect his team and deescalate a dangerous situation, and this officer put him in chains for his troubles,” Daniels added.

Taylor, a head coach at Tuskegee for 35 years, was taken into what was labeled the “Weightroom,” according to attorneys who say they have videos showing the coach being taken into the room. They also say that, while in the hallway outside the gym, Taylor was talking to someone who said the police officer was allegedly interacting with the football players during the basketball game.

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Old hillside bourbon, Harlem hellfighters
by Mitti Hicks

February 2, 2026

A Bourbon Steeped In History: Old Hillside Honors The Harlem Hellfighters

The Harlem Hellfighters spent 191 days in combat on the front lines, longer than any other American unit in WWI history.

The founders of the Black-owned bourbon brand, Old Hillside Bourbon Company, knew they would honor the Harlem Hellfighters from the moment they set foot inside the 369th Regiment Armory in Harlem in 2024 for a tour. Co-founder Emmanuel Waters confirmed that it was the kind of visit that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

“For me, personally, it was hearing the stories of fighting for a country that didn’t fight for you,” Waters said during an interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE. “They fought at a time when they literally couldn’t even drink out of the same water fountain as white people. Then, traveled across the world because they couldn’t even fight in their own country.”

Who Are The Harlem Hellfighters

People are familiar with the first Black military aviation unit, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the Montford Point Marines, the first Black Marines, but very few know the significance of the 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the Harlem Hellfighters. 

Formed in 1917, this New York National Guard Unit preceded both groups and reportedly numbered in the thousands. The Harlem Hellfighters were the first all-Black U.S. combat unit to serve in Europe. They spent 191 days in combat on the front lines, longer than any other American unit in WWI history.

Despite their achievements and their status as one of the most decorated American units of WWI, these men were largely overlooked and uncelebrated. They returned to severe racism and segregation, and were not taken care of by Veterans Affairs.

“The VA only gave Henry Johnson, who was stabbed about 20 times, disability up to 85%,” said Waters. Eighty-six percent is what you needed to have the military take care of you for the rest of your life. They rated him 1% below just so they couldn’t give him benefits based on racism.”

Johnson is one of three men that Old Hillside Bourbon Company is honoring with its limited-edition bourbon.

Old Hillside Bourbon Company Honors The Harlem Hellfighters’ Bravery

Old hillside bourbon, Harlem hellfighters
Photo credit: _oddlycaptured

Each bottle of Old Hillside Bourbon Company’s limited release this Black History Month features one of three men: James Reese Europe, Henry Johnson, and Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. Each label will come with a story of the unit and a biography of the gentleman on the label.

“This is the first product where we actually made the story create the bourbon,” said Waters.

The bourbon is finished in French oak wine barrels for 191 days, the exact number of days the Harlem Hellfighters spent on the front lines in France. The barrels originate from the same region where the Hellfighters fought, creating a rare and powerful connection between place, history, heritage, and spirit.

“Then, to top it off, we set the proof at 112. They were one unit, fighting for one enemy for two countries, thus the 112 proof,” said Waters. “Everything was meticulously done.”

The bourbon pours a warm, deep amber with subtle ruby undertones from the Pinot Noir finishing cask. On the nose, consumers will notice honeyed grain and delicate vanilla that open into gentle red-fruit accents and soft oak. On the palate, the team describes it as “mellow and approachable,” with smooth caramel and light brown sugar balanced by a “restrained whisper of rye spice.”  

“With every release we do, if people are researching the story that we’re telling, then we did our job. That is what our brand is about. We want consumers to know Black history,” Waters added.

Purchasing The Limited Release

Only 150 cases will be released across the three unique commemorative labels. The bottles are available on the company website for $110 each. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Whiskey Valor Foundation, supporting veterans and their families through community programs and initiatives.

As for what’s next for the founders, they want to continue to expand in an industry that lacks representation. The U.S. spirits industry is valued at $40 billion. While Black people represent 12% of consumers, they own less than 1% of the spirits brands.

“We need the industry to represent its consumers, which is why we are fighting in a space that’s very tough to compete in,” said Waters. “We’ve been fighting for going on six years now, so every day that we’re open is a blessing.”

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TikTok, hot dog stand, viral video
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 2, 2026

Twin Teens Turn Summer Break Hustle Into Viral TikTok Sensation With Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog Stand

Chazz and Chase Clemons are the teen brains behind Glizzy Street, a viral hot dog cart that has garnered the attention of the internet.

Twin brothers from Long Beach, California, are the latest inspiration for young business owners.

Chazz and Chase Clemons, 15, are the teen brains behind Glizzy Street, a viral hot dog cart that has garnered the attention of their local community and the internet. The duo conjured up the business idea last summer, looking for a way to make some money while out of school.

Stationed at their family’s gas station, passersby began to take notice. However, the boys knew they needed a new marketing approach to keep Glizzy Street going.

One viral moment on TikTok proved to be the solution. The video didn’t include jokes or gimmicks; instead, it shared their earnest journey to starting a business.

@glizzystreet

Me and my twin brother started a bacon-wrapped hotdog business on our Summer break. 🌭 We’re open 5p – 9p 📍American Oil — 6850 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA,90805

♬ Lover Girl – Live From Easy Eye Sound – Aaron Frazer

“This summer, me and my twin brother decided that we’re going to open up our own bacon-wrapped hotdog business called Glizzy Street,” shared the teen entrepreneurs in the video. “Instead of doing nothing at home, we want to make some money and try to do something big.”

https://www.tiktok.com/@glizzystreet/video/7519962705839656222

The video, posted in June, has since earned millions of views and nearly a quarter of a million likes, making Glizzy Street an internationally known food spot. Now, travelers near and far have come to try their signature bacon-wrapped hot dogs.

The idea came from their elder brother’s love for the snack. The devoted little brothers learned how to make the snack, investing $400 into their hot dog cart.

While nervous about their grand opening, they earned back a fourth of their initial investment on first-day sales. However, their concerns eased after their initial TikTok went viral.

“At first we were nervous and wondering if we made a mistake,” the teens admitted to People. “Everything changed the second day.”

The attention granted them new opportunities, such as a first-ever flight for a “Today Show” appearance. The Long Beach community has also continued its support, including nods from the mayor and the twins’ high school.

They continue to use TikTok to amplify their business, with the word spreading about these world-famous bacon-wrapped hot dogs. As it ramps up in popularity, the venture has become a family operation, with relatives stepping in for shifts while the boys fulfill their high school obligations.

As for the future of Glizzy Street, the young entrepreneurs want to expand their hot dog dreams with another cart. As they scale their business, they hope to take the traveling eatery to locales across Long Beach and beyond. Fans can continue following the boys’ journey on the platform that made them a household name.

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Shelly Cayette-Weston
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

February 2, 2026

2026 Luminary Award Honoree Shelly Cayette-Weston Leads The C-Suite For Women In Sports

Cayette-Wilson is one of the Luminary Award nominees for this year's Women of Power Summit.

As Shelly Cayette-Weston prepares for BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 2026 Women of Power Summit as a 2026 Luminary Award Nominee, the businesswoman has already made a slam dunk in sports leadership.

Cayette-Weston currently serves as President of Business Operations for the NBA’s Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE), taking over the position in July 2024. Although a woman leader in a traditionally male-dominated sport, Cayette-Weston thrives in this role of overseeing all Hornets teams within the over-three-decades-old franchise.

With her own decades of leadership in sports and entertainment, Cayette-Weston has lent her steady expertise to grow and shape the franchise. Not only does her work cover the Charlotte Hornets and their G-League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, but also the newly renovated Spectrum Center, bringing dynamic events like concerts and NCAA tournaments to the Carolinas.

Prior to this role, Cayette-Weston took on the roles of Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, making history as the first Black woman to ever hold the latter title within the NBA. However, her accolades go beyond this monumental stride in diversity. According to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, her tenure included the Cavaliers’ launch of new jersey patch partnerships, a client engagement team, and a new practice facility, while still leaving a legacy expanding their youth sports outreach.

Integrating the team into its extended community while emphasizing its platform on an international scale, Cayette-Weston garnered several recognitions for her work toward Cleveland’s lucrative rise in the NBA. In her 12 years with the franchise, she earned the Crain’s Cleveland Business Forty Under 40 nod in 2019, as well as the Sports Business Journal Game Changer nod that same year.

Since then, she has skyrocketed in the field of sports leadership. Cayette-Weston continues to scale young franchises as they seek glory and titles each season. Outside of basketball, the sports business leader gives back to social causes, serving on several boards such as the College Now, the Commission on Economic Inclusion, and the American Heart Association.

The New Orleans native has her own history on the court as well, playing women’s basketball at Tulane while earning her bachelor’s degree from the Louisiana institution. The accomplished player was later inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame in 2024, also receiving the Don and Lora Peters Career Achievement Award.

Now, Cayette-Weston will receive another tremendous honor, BE‘s Luminary Award, at the 2026 Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas. To see Cayette-Weston grace the stage among other trailblazing women, registration to the empowering summit remains available now.

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Atlanta, Black History Month, Martin Luther King,
by Ahsan Washington

February 2, 2026

Black History In The Homes Dr. Martin Luther King Lived In

These historic addresses are of great importance as they document the personal and political development of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in Atlanta before becoming a religious figure and the most iconic leader of the modern Civil Rights Movement. These historic addresses are of great importance as they document the personal and political development of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his upbringing in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood before moving to Montgomery, which led to the historic bus boycotts, and then to Chicago’s West Side, where he faced Northern segregation.

The various homes that King resided in mark his journey in activism, organizing and rallying Black communities. The reverend and father of civil rights rested his head in the communities he worked in. He lived with his family among the people he advocated for. These addresses were homes and headquarters. 

501 Auburn Ave.

Martin Luther King Jr. lived in this two-story Queen Anne–style home in Atlanta, Georgia, from his birth on Jan. 15, 1929, until age 12. It served as the cradle of his formative years, shaping his understanding of racial inequity and early religious inspiration. His upbringing took place in the modest yet beloved home, which provided him with faith and community ties, and connected him to the Black cultural heritage of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

193 Boulevard 

The King family established their second Atlanta residence at 193 Blvd., which represented their social advancement in Atlanta’s Black middle class. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family relocated to this brick house during summer 1941 after they outgrew their previous home on Auburn Avenue. The new home stood three blocks away from their original birthplace but provided bigger living areas for King’s teenage years.

Dexter Avenue Parsonage

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King lived with their daughter in the Dexter Avenue Parsonage at 309 South Jackson St., Montgomery, Alabama, from 1954 to 1960. During his time as a pastor and during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, the parsonage served as the main location for important civil rights planning which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The house experienced the oppressive conditions of segregation, while a bomb attack in 1956 tried to scare the King family from their home. The Dexter Parsonage Museum now maintains the historic site where Dr. King formed his nonviolent resistance philosophy.

Dexter Parsonage Museum

1550 South Hamlin Ave. 

During his January 1966 campaign in Chicago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family stayed in a third-floor walk-up apartment at 1550 South Hamlin Ave. The apartment exemplified the inadequate housing that Black residents endured in northern cities while King fought for open housing and equal access to quality neighborhoods. The building got destroyed during the post-assassination riots but the Dr. King Legacy Apartments now stand on the site to honor his work in Chicago.

234 Sunset Ave.

During the Civil Rights Movement, MLK and Coretta Scott King lived with their children at 234 Sunset Ave. in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. The family lived at this location between 1964 and 1968 when King was assassinated. The property became historically important because it functioned as both a family home and a place where civil rights activities and strategic planning took place under King’s leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Coretta Scott King founded the King Center at the location after his death. The National Park Service acquired the property and currently works to restore it for public interpretation.

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