*Stevie Wonder’s version of the “happy birthday” song is one of the most popular among Black people in America. The singer wrote the song in 1981, as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther Jr. – one of ...

Every year, we celebrate and commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy on the third Monday of January. The holiday always falls between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21, aligning it with the date of ...

In 1980, Wonder recorded the tribute “Happy Birthday”, specifically calling for a national holiday around King’s birthday in ...

OPINION: The fifth episode of “Being Black: The ’80s” dives into Stevie Wonder’s Happy Birthday and the real Martin Luther King Jr. At every self-respecting Black birthday party, you sing “Happy ...

“Happy Birthday” is one of the most widespread songs of all time. Even those outside of the U.S. (Where the song was initially written) have translated this familiar tune into their languages, ...

Stevie Wonder is celebrating his 65th birthday Wednesday, and his music is just as amazing today as it was when it topped the charts in the 1970s and ’80s. Suggested Reading Janice Combs Finally ...

WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Grammy nominated recording artist Ledisi pauses while singing with Stevie Wonder during a dedication ceremony at the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall October ...

Every year, we celebrate and commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy on the third Monday of January. The holiday always falls between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21, aligning it with the date of ...