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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

02.01.56

Remembering Rosa Parks' Resistance Against Racism

Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.

by NewsOne Staff

10.29.62

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

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

02.14.65

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

03.16.39

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

03.13.57

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

01.01.70

Malcolm X Quotes Relevant To The Movement Today

Malcolm X remains one of the most important figures of the American Civil Rights Movement, and his transformation into a…

by D.L. Chandler

06.29.16

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

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

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

01.01.70

Making A Case For D.C. Statehood

A bill before Congress would give full representation and enfranchisement to residents of Washington. D.C., where Black people make up…

by Anoa Changa

01.26.16

Malcolm X’s Childhood Home Receives Historic Distinction

The home where civil rights pioneer Malcolm X spent his teenage years has been added to the National Register of…

by NewsOne Staff

01.01.70

Common Producing Biopic About Fannie Lou Hamer

Common is producing a biopic about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

by NewsOne Staff

01.01.70

Gavel laying on judges bench in courtroom

Deborah Archer Becomes ACLU’s First Black President

Deborah Archer was recently elected to serve as president of the ACLU; making her the first Black person to be…

by NewsOne Staff

01.01.70

Get Out The Vote Rally With Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock, And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris

Why Georgia's Runoffs Will Change The Federal Courts

Victories by Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff flipped control of the Senate, opening a a crucial pathway for Biden's administration to…

by Ben Jealous

01.01.70

NAACP LDF Creates Scholarship For Civil Rights Lawyers

The NAACP LDF has launched a $40 million scholarship fund for aspiring civil rights attorneys dedicated to driving change in…

by NewsOne Staff

02.18.82