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On His Birthday, Revisiting Malcolm X In His…

On his 97th birthday, Malcolm X remains one of the most important figures of the American Civil Rights Movement.

by D.L. Chandler

05.19.22

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

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

Remembering Rosa Parks' Resistance Against Racism

Happy birthday to Rosa Parks! The civil rights icon whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white…

by NewsOne Staff

02.04.22

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

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Announces His Retirement

Nominating A Black Woman To SCOTUS 'An Opportunity'

The road to confirmation for a Black woman will not be easy.

by Anoa Changa

01.28.22

Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Attempts To Clear Her Legal Record 60 Years Later

Anthony Mackie Directing Biopic About Iconic Claudette Colvin

Anthony Mackie is directing a film about civil rights trailblazer Claudette Colvin.

by Brandee Sanders

01.24.22

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at...

DeSantis Wants His Own State Military

Many active state guards were established at the start of World War II or well before. The Maryland Defense Force…

by NewsOne Staff

12.03.21

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

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

Lil Nas X Wants To End Cash Bail

With his latest single, "Industry Baby," the rapper launched a fundraiser for The Bail Project to raise money and awareness…

by Anoa Changa

10.03.21

Attorney General Garland Delivers Policy Address On Domestic Terrorism

Garland's Domestic Terror Policy Targets White Extremism

Attorney General Merrick Garland clarifies the U.S. approach to violent white nationalists and far-right extremists, promising to protect civil liberties…

by Anoa Changa

08.25.21

Kristen Clarke at Senate confirmation hearing April 14, 2021

Kristen Clarke Confirmed As DOJ Civil Rights Leader

Kristen Clarke became the first Black woman and first woman overall to lead the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division with…

by Anoa Changa

10.03.21

Lorraine Hansberry’s NYC Home Gets Historic Distinction

Renowned playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry’s former New York City residence has been added to the National Register of Historic…

by Brandee Sanders

08.26.21

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

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

Black Dems Want Voting Rights Prioritized In Congress

Some Congressional Black Caucus members believe that voting rights should be prioritized alongside broader election reform legislation.

by Anoa Changa

09.30.21

Florida Law Protects Drivers Who Hit BLM Protesters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law that could embolden violence against protesters and would criminalize…

by Anoa Changa

08.30.21

Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua Pull Film From Georgia

Smith and director Antoine Fuqua decided to pull their slave drama "Emancipation" out of Georgia in protest of new voting…

by Anoa Changa

08.26.21