5 films that bring MLK’s legacy to life
In an era where political divisions run deep and social justice remains a pressing concern, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of unity and equality resonates
January 20, 2025
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In an era where political divisions run deep and social justice remains a pressing concern, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of unity and equality resonates
Though it denies any involvement, an Ethiopian restaurant on the edge of Atlanta is being pilloried for using a “disrespectful” and vulgar flier to promote
Felicia D Henderson delivers an epic, never-before-told story in “The Rebel Girls” that revolves around Black teen girls who were held captive like animals for
As the United States prepared to usher in Donald Trump as president, the event’s coincidence with Martin Luther King Jr. Day held deeper significance. Dr.
In a significant moment for civil rights history, Simon Bouie and six other activists had their arrest records expunged over 60 years after they participated
Imani Y. Haynes is a museum professional whose dedication to curating Black stories is reshaping the way we see and preserve African American history. With
Black music has long served as a powerful medium for resistance, revolution and social commentary. From Billie Holiday’s haunting “Strange Fruit” to Kendrick Lamar’s politically
In a heartfelt and candid conversation with Kevin E. Hooks on “Equity in Focus,” Catrena Norris Carter, a veteran of the civil and women’s rights
As an African American, embracing and celebrating our culture is essential. From the arts to travel, there are countless ways to engage with our rich
Signed into law on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a pivotal moment in the history of the United States by
North Carolina has a Republican nominee to become its new governor. Mark Robinson, a Black man from Greensboro, has won his state’s primary heading into
While the late Harry Belafonte was featured on the in memoriam montage at the recent 66th annual Grammys, he did not receive a special tribute
For centuries, marginalized communities have confronted systemic hurdles hindering their economic prosperity and ownership of property. Among the most egregious examples of this injustice is
Producing director Crystle Roberson governed over every episode of the enthralling new season of “Genius.” This season details how the lives of venerated civil rights
The debut of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, Whitney Houston’s rendition of the “Star-Bangled Banner” at the Super Bowl, landing on the moon in 1969, The
Malikah Rogers serves as the executive director of the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, a collective effort of Black women in philanthropy, activism, and
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to posthumously bestow the highest civilian honor that Congress offers to Emmett Till and his mother, Mami Till-Mobley. The
Kerry Washington has paid tribute to Rosa Parks and urged people to “continue the fight.” The former “Scandal” actress recreated the Civil Rights activist’s 1956 mugshot on
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that they will not charge the woman who falsely accused Emmett Till of making lewd sexual remarks to
The two men who spent decades in prison for the murder of lionized Civil Rights leader Malcolm X will have their convictions thrown out after
