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.
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Josephine Baker To Receive High French Honor

Baker will officially be laid to rest on November 30, becoming the fifth woman and first entertainer to be honored…
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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
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Rest In Power Bob Moses

Civil Rights Leader Bob Moses Dies At 86

A lifelong educator, Moses inspired multiple generations to organize for equity and justice, leaving behind a legacy of servant leadership…
by Anoa Changa
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Celebrating Coretta Scott King's Birthday, In Her Words

Civil rights icon Coretta Scott King was born on April 27, 1927. Celebrate her birthday with these powerful quotes.
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Rare MLK Photos: A Civil Rights Icon's Journey

Rarely seen photos of Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the years of his noteworthy, incredible life.
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President Obama Awards Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Civil Rights Legend C.T. Vivian Dies At 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights leader whose close association with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Home Of Maynard Jackson To Become Affordable Housing

The former home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor Maynard Jackson will be transformed into affordable housing.
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Civil Rights Leader Charles Jones Dies At 82

Remembering the life of civil rights leader and attorney, J. Charles Jones.
by A. Woods
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Founder Of Historic Atlanta Restaurant Celebrates 107th Birthday

Leila Williams, founder of the historic Atlanta restaurant Leila's Dinette, recently celebrated her 107th birthday.
by NewsOne Staff
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Joe Biden Lied About Civil Rights Past: Report

A new report claims that former Vice President Joe Biden has repeatedly and knowingly lied about his involvement in the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
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Canadian Bill Features Black Woman Civil Rights Leader

Canada’s new $10 bill featuring Black Civil Rights activist Viola Desmond has gone into circulation.
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Aretha Franklin Was A Civil Rights Champion, Too

Rest in power, Aretha.
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Scholarship Honors Civil Rights Leader James Lawson

Civil Rights leader Rev. James Lawson will be honored with the creation of a scholarship in his name at Vanderbilt…
by NewsOne Staff
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An Unofficial Timeline Of Black Trauma In America

Trauma for American-Americans began with slavery and continues today.
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Mayor Calls For Violence To Silence Pittsburgh Protesters

A mayor called for authorities to use water cannons on demonstrators who are protesting the police killing of Antwon Rose.
by nigelroberts1
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US Artist Brings Rosa Parks House To Berlin

Rosa Parks’ Former Home To Be Auctioned Off

The home where civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks once lived will be auctioned off.
by NewsOne Staff
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Black Liberation Theology In Rev. Cone's Own Words

The Rev. James Cone, the scholar who founded Black liberation theology, died at age 79.
by nigelroberts1
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What To Expect At National Action Network's Conference

Equality is the focus of the 2018 conference.
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Billy Graham's Relationship With Black America, Explained

The Rev. Billy Graham, who died on Feb. 21, supported the Civil Rights Movement and developed a friendship with the…
by nigelroberts1
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