The parents of Michael Brown, Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr., have suffered greatly with the loss of their son and ensuing turmoil. The U.S.
It has been seven months since unarmed teen Michael Brown was gunned down by former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. The shooting sparked a rebirth
Fannie Lou Hamer’s legacy is more profound than what’s come to be known as the Civil Rights Movement catchphrase: “I’m sick and tired of being sick
With the historical drama Selma showing in movie theaters nationwide, the film has highlighted the role Selma, Alabama, played in Black history. There are many reasons
Every January, Americans celebrate the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights icon is one of the most important figures of
As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, it’s a good time to explore the man beyond the myth, the protest marches, and
To say that director Ava DuVernay has faced hurdles in bringing the civil rights drama, Selma, to the big screen is an understatement. After being
Edward Brooke, one of the most powerful Black men who ever became a U.S. senator has died at 95. Brooke died of natural causes at
[jwplatform 6MqF6HdA] Marion Barry, former mayor of Washington, D.C., recently died at the age of 78. Here is his last interview with rolling out.
One of America’s most influential business icons was laid to rest on Nov. 22. The celebration of life service for Herman J. Russell took place
A special screening was held for the upcoming MLK Jr. film Selma at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco followed by a Q-and-A with director-executive producer, Ava DuVernay, producers Oprah Winfrey,
[jwplatform trlV3MEM]Selma is a highly anticipated American drama directed by Ava DuVernay. The film is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches
For the past three months, Ferguson, Missouri has been in the national spotlight because of the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown. The story has
Actor Harry Belafonte is being honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for his humanitarian work. The honorary award will be received
When it comes to knowing the law and knowing your rights, it is important to have a good lawyer. In Atlanta, you cannot go wrong
[jwplatform AtNecwJy] New video has emerged of white police officers killing a black man in St. Louis. On Tuesday, Kajieme Powell took donuts and energy
The transcript has surfaced of hip-hop superstar Kanye West’s deposition in the case where he’s accused of beating a photographer and smashing his camera at
A white UPS driver may have committed a hate crime when he gave a black man a makeshift noose. According to WSB-TV, the black man,
Newark, New Jersey, was once a thriving hub of manufacturing for the state. Now like many large urban cities it is faced with violence, poverty
Thomas M. Law of the Voyageur Media Group is working with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey and Kentucky Heritage Council to publicize a significant civil rights
