News Politics Push to Rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge After Civil Rights Icon John Lewis IncreasesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 20, 2020July 20, 2020962 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....
News Congressman John Lewis Urges Attendees of Selma’s ‘Bloody Sunday’ Commemorative March to VoteRoland MichelMarch 3, 2020March 2, 2020 by Roland MichelMarch 3, 2020March 2, 2020724 Georgia Rep. John Lewis surprised attendees at this year’s Bloody Sunday commemorative march in Selma, Alabama, imploring all attendees to vote....
Lifestyle 15 Top Civil Rights Songs That Promote Freedom and Justice for Black History MonthBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2020January 31, 2020 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 3, 2020January 31, 202075388 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...
Arts and Culture Lifestyle This Day In Black History: Hundreds of Protesters Arrested While Marching for Equal Voting RightsSelena HillFebruary 1, 2018 by Selena HillFebruary 1, 20181957 On this day in black history, over 700 demonstrators were arrested as they protested Alabama’s voter registration requirements in 1965....
Arts and Culture Lifestyle News Black LGBTQ Film ‘Moonlight’ Scores 8 Oscar Noms Among Record Year in DiversityCarolyn M. BrownJanuary 27, 2017January 27, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownJanuary 27, 2017January 27, 2017528 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...
Arts and Culture Remembering Dr. King: Greg CalhounSonja MackJanuary 18, 2016September 28, 2017 by Sonja MackJanuary 18, 2016September 28, 2017430 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...
News Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson Passes Away at 104Courtney ConnleyAugust 26, 2015August 26, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyAugust 26, 2015August 26, 2015158 Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson, who helped lead the "Bloody Sunday" civil rights march in 1965, passes away at 104....
News NAACP To Host 106th Annual National Convention In PhiladelphiaMichael TolbertJuly 1, 2015September 28, 2017 by Michael TolbertJuly 1, 2015September 28, 2017136 "Our lives, our votes, our jobs and our schools matter†- Cornell William Brooks, NAACP President & CEO....
News Why We Must Continue The Work of Selma To Remake AmericaDerek T. DingleMarch 9, 2015September 28, 2017 by Derek T. DingleMarch 9, 2015September 28, 20171576 All eyes were on Selma this weekend as tens of thousands - including President Obama and a host of political dignitaries - came to this...
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Phylicia Rashad Returns to TV as Lesbian FBI Agent in ‘For Justice’Essence GantMarch 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by Essence GantMarch 4, 2015March 4, 2015862 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...