Tag Archives: Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decoded
See how the Civil Rights leader inspired mass change
As the nation celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Black Enterprise Decodes the…
By Souleo
An Apology to Dr. King
Our fight for freedom and justice is not over. Now, it is up to our children and grandchildren to ensure that King’s dream is deferred no longer.
King’s dream was about equal opportunity and economic justice for all black Americans, not just…
By Earl G. Graves, Sr.
Preview Our World: Gospel Stars Mary Mary
Also: the state of independent film and Black filmmakers
Host Marc Lamont Hill sits down with Mary Mary, then discusses the state of Black…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Frustrated Painter Leaves Corporate America to Pursue Art Full-time
James Shields traded in his stuffy desk job for a more fulfilling career as an artist
With his Hip-Hop Coloring Book, James Shields not only followed his dreams but educates kids…
By Jenisha Watts
In the News: Bank of America Cutting 10,000+ Jobs; iPad 3 Coming and More
Headlines around the web
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By Janel Martinez
In the News: Minority Retirement Options May Dwindle with Deficit Cuts; MTV Promotes HIV/AIDS Awareness with iCondom and More
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By Janel Martinez
Gay Rights vs. Civil Rights
African Americans banned together to fight racial injustice, but for some, gay rights is a different battle
Civil Rights and Gay Rights share many similarities, but those some would beg to differ.…
By Tamara Warren
![Throughout history people have been persecuted for everything from gender and race to religion and sexuality. While there have been many strides made across the board, the latter has proven to be perhaps the last group to get a fair shake at equality—that’s especially true for double minorities who happen to be Black and gay. Thankfully, there have been brave individuals who have challenged society’s norms, ideals and deeply rooted fears to redefine what it means to be an LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender] person of color in a historically oppressive world. As BlackEnterprise.com documents the struggles and triumphs of the Black LGBT community, we compiled a list of 10 of the most significant openly gay LGBT people of color. —Souleo](http://cdn.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/07/LGBT-Trailblazers-620x480-90x100.jpg "LGBT-Trailblazers-620x480")
10 Black LGBT Trailblazers – Still Black & Proud
A celebration of notable public figures that were unafraid to be Black (and gay) and proud
Members of the Black LGBT community often remain hidden but out and proud figures like…
By Souleo
In the News: MLK Statue Sparks Controversy; JPMorgan Chase Invests in Johnson Publishing
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By Janel Martinez
Influential Blacks Who Could Bend Presidents’ Ears
African American leaders whose advise, insights led to groundbreaking change
