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Celebrating Coretta Scott King's Birthday, In Her Words

The civil rights icon was born on this day in 1927.

by NewsOne Staff

04.28.20

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

03.31.20

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Poweful Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Legendary words in honor of MLK Day.

by HelloBeautiful Staff

03.28.20

Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Nomination Hearing For Neomi Rao To Be U.S. Circuit Judge For D.C. Circuit

Trump's Controversial Judicial Nominee Confirmed

The Republican-controlled Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s federal appeals court nominee Neomi Rao.

by Nigel Roberts

03.28.20

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Watch: LeBron James Skillfully Rips Trump

LeBron James spoke out against Trump once again for giving racism "an opportunity" during a presser on MLK day.

by Clarissa Hamlin

01.16.18

First-Ever Black Children’s Book To Be Honored

The United States Postal Service will debut four new stamps that pay homage to Ezra Jack Keats’ 1962 children’s book…

by NewsOne Staff

09.26.17

MLK’s Daughter Wants Her Mother’s Work Published

Bernice King, the daughter of the late Coretta Scott King, wants her mother’s letters, speeches, and commentary published.

by NewsOne Staff

04.01.17

‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Doc Gives Baldwin’s…

A new documentary about James Baldwin, the late activist-writer, highlights America’s disappointing progress around issues of race and equality.

by Joshua Adams

01.19.17

Tribe Called Quest 'We Got It From Here' Pop Up Shop

Stars Honor Dr. King In Harlem

Interactive One's Jamilah Lemieux participated in a star-studded MLK Day celebration in Harlem to discuss civil rights today.

by Brandee Sanders

01.18.17

MLK Now 2017 To Be Hosted In Harlem

During the event, actors, activists, and musicians will pay homage to Dr. King with recitations of his most revered speeches,…

by Brandee Sanders

01.16.17

GOP Fails To Gut Ethics Office

After meeting on Tuesday afternoon, GOP members collectively agreed not to move forward with their proposed changes.

by NewsOne Staff

03.15.18

Engraving Depicting the United States Slave Trade 1830

Study Shows Racial Divide On Historical Events

New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.

by Brandee Sanders

01.01.17

Ex-Segregationist Among Freedom Award Winners

The 93-year-old activist was honored Thursday for his work in civil rights at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts…

by Lynette Holloway

10.21.16

Cam Newton Believes America Is Beyond Racism

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton missed a huge opportunity to make a stand about race issues in a recent GQ…

by NewsOne Staff

08.16.16

#MLKNOW Was Already The Best Part Of This…

Monday night's event highlighted historic speeches by civil rights heroes like MLK, Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Sojourner Truth, and Shirley…

by Desire Thompson

01.19.16

Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Meets With African-American Civic Leaders In Baltimore

Bernie Sanders: Michigan Gov. Should Resign

Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders is bringing attention to the water crisis that is unfolding in Michigan. Sanders is calling for…

by NewsOne Staff

01.18.16

U.S. Air Force Base Apologizes For MLK Day…

Ahead of the Martin Luther King holiday, military officials this week yanked an offensive flyer that featured an image of…

by Lynette Holloway

04.25.16

NEWS ROUNDUP: New Memorial Honoring Dr. King To…

A new memorial in honor of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be built above a commemorative…

by NewsOne Staff

10.15.15