Shirley Caesar Celebrates Legacy as Gospel Icon and Activist
Gospel icon Shirley Caesar's remarkable legacy spans 11 Grammy Awards, performances for every US President since Carter, and decades of ministry work....
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John Legend Wants to #FREEAMERICA of Mass Incarceration
John Legend launches #FREEAMERICA organization to raise awareness about mass incarceration of African Americans. The Grammy winner uses his platform to fight injustice....
Jesse Williams’ Powerful BET Awards 2016 Speech (vid)
Jesse Williams delivered a powerful speech at the 2016 BET Awards after receiving the Humanitarian Award, addressing activism and social justice issues....
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Honors MLK Jr.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, recognizing his 6 million miles traveled and 2,500 speeches for civil rights...
SNL’s Sasheer Zamata Named ACLU Ambassador for Women’s Rights
SNL's Sasheer Zamata joins the ACLU as celebrity ambassador for women's rights, focusing on gender equality and discrimination issues....
First Lady at Global Citizen Festival NYC
Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in NY, stealing the show alongside stars like Beyonc� and Ariana Grande....
Speech on Unity and Consciousness
Arrested Development's Speech delivered an inspiring TEDx Talk on unity and consciousness, challenging audiences to discover their 'Sacred Serial Number' - their unique gift to...
Jussie Smollett to Address AIDS in Black Communities
Empire star Jussie Smollett headlines ESSENCE Festival panel on ending AIDS in Black America. He joins Greater Than AIDS and Black AIDS Institute for community...
Harry Belafonte’s Powerful Speech on Race (vid)
Harry Belafonte delivers a powerful speech on racial injustice, reflecting on how 1930s Hollywood films like Tarzan shaped black children's self-perception and fueled his lifelong...
Questlove Supports NYC Education Rally
Questlove joined over 21,000 teachers, parents and kids at NYC's Foley Square for the 'Don't Steal Possible' education rally, DJing alongside Bronx 2 Dancers....
Stevie Wonder to Receive Service to America Leadership Award
Stevie Wonder will receive the 2013 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation for his activism and humanitarian work....
Beyoncé Puts a Ring on It In Support of Gay Marriage
Beyonc� shows support for marriage equality with Instagram posts featuring her twist on 'Single Ladies' lyrics and the Human Rights Campaign logo....
WOW: People Supporting The Poverty Tour
Cornel West, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Tavis Smiley unite at The King Center in Atlanta to support The Poverty Tour activism...
Legendary Rapper Joins Anti-Homophobia Campaign
A legendary rapper has joined a groundbreaking campaign to end homophobia, marking a significant moment in hip-hop's evolving stance on LGBTQ+ issues....
IMAGINE THAT! Legendary Rapper Joins Caign to end Homophobia
A legendary rapper joins campaign to end homophobia in hip-hop culture. This groundbreaking move represents a significant shift in the genre's approach to LGBTQ issues....
Al Sharpton Launches Education-Focused Sunday TV Show
Rev. Al Sharpton announces launch of 'Education Superhighway,' a Sunday morning TV show addressing education inequalities and civil rights issues....
