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Film To Capture Story Behind Black Power Salute

A film about the story behind the iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics is in the works.
by Brandee Sanders
04.09.22
black history month MasterClass will offer free streaming of its class on Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love

MasterClass Opening ‘Race In America’ Course To Public

MasterClass will make its ‘Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love’ course—led by intellectuals like Angela Davis, Nikole Hannah-Jones and…
by NewsOne Staff
02.01.22
Journalist And Suffragist Ida Wells Barnett

Barbie To Honor Trailblazer Ida B. Wells

Barbie will release a doll honoring trailblazing journalist and activist Ida B. Wells.
by Brandee Sanders
01.10.22
Tupac Shakur Live In Concert

Museum Honoring Tupac’s Legacy Coming To L.A.

A museum honoring the life, legacy and artistry of hip-hop giant Tupac Shakur is slated to open next year.
by Brandee Sanders
11.07.21
Olympian Allyson Felix Opens Saysh's New Experiential Space in LA With a Workout Led by Megan Roup From The Sculpt Society

Allyson Felix Named Sportswoman Of The Year

Olympian Allyson Felix has been named Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.
by Brandee Sanders
10.19.21
"Legend Of The Underground" - 2021 Tribeca Festival

John Legend Initiative Aims To Create Equitable Communities

Singer and activist John Legend recently unveiled a project designed to support communities that have been significantly impacted by systemic…
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
Rosa Parks Speaking at Podium During Award Ceremonies

Legislation Introduced For National Rosa Parks Day

Legislation has been introduced to make Rosa Parks Day a national holiday.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
52nd NAACP Image Awards

Michelle Obama To Receive Civil Rights Museum Award

The National Civil Rights Museum will bestow Michelle Obama with the prestigious Freedom Award.
by Brandee Sanders
09.04.21
Dallas Wings v Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA Players Unveil Initiative To Address Pay Gap

The WNBA Players Association recently unveiled a plan designed to address the wage gap in women’s sports.
by Brandee Sanders
08.29.21
Politics - Malcolm X - BBC TV - "The Negro in America" - London - 1964

Ilyasah Shabazz Producing Series About Malcolm X’s Life

Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz is working on a television series about his coming of age journey.
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
VH1's 3rd Annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms" - Arrivals

Colin Kaepernick Inks Publishing Deal With Scholastic

Colin Kaepernick has inked a publishing deal with Scholastic.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
Nashville Cityscapes And City Views

Fisk Gets Largest Endowment In Its 155-Year History

Fisk University has received a multimillion-dollar donation, marking the largest gift in the institution’s 155-year history.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Democratic US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm Announcing her Candidacy for US Presidential Nomination, Thomas J O'Halloran

Shirley Chisholm Statue Bill Introduced

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke has introduced a bill to have a statue of trailblazer Shirley Chisholm added to the United…
by Brandee Sanders
09.30.21
Breonna Taylor Mobile Billboard

Mobile Billboard Honors Breonna Taylor's Lost Future

The billboard was unveiled as part of a week of action leading up to Taylor's death anniversary on March 13.…
by Charise Frazier
09.30.21
Dallas Mavericks v Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks Ink Historic Deal With Black-Owned Banks

The Atlanta Hawks franchise is the first professional sports team to ink an exclusive financing deal with Black-owned banks.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Is TIME’s Athlete Of The Year

LeBron James has been named TIME’s 2020 Athlete of the Year.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Florida Prepares For Early Voting

Stadiums, Arenas Transformed Into Polling Sites

Over 40 stadiums and arenas have been transformed into polling sites in an effort to combat Black voter suppression.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One

LeBron’s Recruitment Of Poll Workers Hits Milestone

LeBron James’ nonprofit More Than a Vote and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund has recruited over 20,000 volunteer poll workers…
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Tracy McGrady Visits Shenyang

Nonprofit Launched To Address Racial Inequities In Sports

A new nonprofit will focus on racial, social and economic equality within the sports industry.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
Colin Kaepernick NFL Workout

Colin Kaepernick Wins Major Human Rights Award

Colin Kaepernick will receive the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21