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When assessing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the number of protesters he helped rouse, the amount of books documenting his philosophy that he published and the total revenue generated by artistic projects made in his honor only tell a fraction of the story. To truly decode Dr. King you must take into account the impact he has had on the global issues of race, class and social justice by virtue of inspiring change. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BlackEntperise.com spoke with James Peterson, the Director of Africana Studies and Associate Professor of English at Lehigh University, in an effort to enhance our understanding on the civil rights leader’s work. —Souleo

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

Posted: January 16, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In the News: Three Women’s Rights Activists Share Nobel Peace Prize; Herman Cain Defends ‘Brainwashing’ Remarks and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By Shenelle Wallace

Posted: October 7, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter announced Monday the Nets will be called the Brooklyn Nets (Image: File)

In the News: Jay-Z Makes ‘Brooklyn Nets’ Announcement; Wangari Maathai Dies at 71 and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web

By Janel Martinez

Posted: September 26, 2011 Tags: , , , , , ,
Prison Break On February 11, 1990, Mandela was freed from prison after serving 27 years behind bars in Victor-Verster Prison in Paarl, near Cape Town. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for treason, so the release came as a surprise. Few can forget the image of him walking hand-in-hand with his then-wife, Winnie, into the surrounding pack of overjoyed supporters. He later addressed a crowd of 50,000 people on the balcony of Cape Town’s City Hall. "Our struggle has reached a decisive moment. Our march to freedom is irreversible,” Mandela said.

Top 10 at 10: 10 Ways Nelson Mandela Changed History

10 memorable moments from the revered political leader's life

BlackEnterprise.com highlights 10 ways the South African revolutionary changed history.

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 1, 2011 Tags: , , , , , ,
Coverage of Michael Jackson’s June 25, 2009 death was third on the list with 5.7% of coverage. Thousands of news items focused on the King of Pop's unexpected death, his legacy, his enormous fanbase, the fate of his three children, his estate, funeral, and many lawsuits.

Black News Coverage Leaves a Lot to Be Desired

Despite a black president, African Americans attracted little attention in the media

Despite having a black president, African Americans attracted little attention in the U.S. mainstream news…

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: July 29, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize

President acknowledges critics at ceremony

Amid criticism, President Obama accepts the Nobel Peace Prize.

By Deborah Creighton Skinner

Posted: December 10, 2009 Tags:

Political Pundits Give Their Take on Obama’s Nobel Prize

Is giving hope and capturing a world audience enough?

Just nine months in office and only the third sitting U.S. president to win the…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: October 9, 2009 Tags: , , , , ,