Hinchliffe Stadium General Views

Civil Rights Landmarks To Receive $16.2M In Grants

The National Park Service is awarding $16.2 million in grants to preserve historic landmarks connected to the civil rights movement.
by Brandee Sanders
05.15.22
op-ed Martin Luther King

Black People's Plight Since MLK

While some things have improved markedly for Black Americans in the past 50-odd years, today we are still fighting many…
by Sharon Austin
01.17.22
Ruby Nell Bridges

New Children’s Book To Capture Ruby Bridges’ Story

A new children’s book will capture Ruby Bridges’ story; illustrating her bravery and resilience.
by NewsOne Staff
01.15.22
op-ed Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK And The Legacy Of Black Preachers

through the prophetic preaching tradition already well established by his time, Rev. Dr. Martin Liuther King Jr. brought people of…
by Kenyatta R. Gilbert
01.14.22
op-ed Poitier At Resurrection City

How Sidney Poitier's Screen Life, Civil Rights Intertwined

One of the most fascinating aspects of Sidney Poitier’s career was his political and racial symbolism and how, in many…
by Aram Goudsouzian
01.08.22
Bookstore shelves

Detroit’s 1st Black-Owned Bookstore Wins Major Grant

The space where Detroit’s first Black-owned bookstore lived has received a preservation grant from the National Park Service.
by Brandee Sanders
01.03.22
United Airlines bans white anti-masker who wore a thong on his face and compared himself to Rosa Parks

Banned Anti-Masker Compares Himself To Rosa Parks

Florida man Adam Jenne recently got himself banned from United Airlines after being booted from a flight for wearing a…
by Zack Linly
12.17.21
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
BIO-JOSEPHINE BAKER-BLACK VENUS

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…
by Shannon Dawson
10.04.21
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
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
10.03.21
12 itemsCorretta Scott King

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.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
22 itemsMarch Against Fear

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.
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21
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
10.01.21
Maynard Jackson Waving to Crowd

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.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
J. Charles Jones, civil rights leader and lawyer

Civil Rights Leader Charles Jones Dies At 82

Remembering the life of civil rights leader and attorney, J. Charles Jones.
by A. Woods
10.07.21
Vintage padded bar stools in an American diner restaurant.

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
03.30.20
Vice President Joseph Biden

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
04.07.20
Vertical $10 Note Issued In Toronto

Canadian Bill Features Black Woman Civil Rights Leader

Canada’s new $10 bill featuring Black Civil Rights activist Viola Desmond has gone into circulation.
by NewsOne Staff
11.24.18
Rosa Parks Funeral - November 2, 2005

Aretha Franklin Was A Civil Rights Champion, Too

Rest in power, Aretha.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.16.18