Push to Rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge After Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Increases
Nearly a half a million people have signed a petition calling to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge after late Civil Rights leader Rep. John Lewis....
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Congressman John Lewis Urges Attendees of Selma’s ‘Bloody Sunday’ Commemorative March to Vote
Georgia Rep. John Lewis surprised attendees at this year’s Bloody Sunday commemorative march in Selma, Alabama, imploring all attendees to vote....
15 Top Civil Rights Songs That Promote Freedom and Justice for Black History Month
During Black History Month it is important to reflect and think about the progression and positive strides our country has made. Take a look at...
This Day In Black History: Hundreds of Protesters Arrested While Marching for Equal Voting Rights
On this day in black history, over 700 demonstrators were arrested as they protested Alabama’s voter registration requirements in 1965....
Black LGBTQ Film ‘Moonlight’ Scores 8 Oscar Noms Among Record Year in Diversity
Moonlight, a coming-of-age drama about gay African American man in Miami, has garnered eight Oscar nominations, including best adapted screenplay and best picture. The critically...
Remembering Dr. King: Greg Calhoun
As a young kid, I really didn’t know why I was out there to be honest with you. But I did know that my father...
Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson Passes Away at 104
Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson, who helped lead the "Bloody Sunday" civil rights march in 1965, passes away at 104....
NAACP To Host 106th Annual National Convention In Philadelphia
"Our lives, our votes, our jobs and our schools matter†- Cornell William Brooks, NAACP President & CEO....
Why We Must Continue The Work of Selma To Remake America
All eyes were on Selma this weekend as tens of thousands - including President Obama and a host of political dignitaries - came to this...
Phylicia Rashad Returns to TV as Lesbian FBI Agent in ‘For Justice’
Our favorite TV mom is returning to the screen, this time as a lesbian FBI agent in a new series, For Justice. Phylicia Rashad plays...