Comedian, Activist, Author, Dick Gregory Dies at 84
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory died at 84, surrounded by family at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C....
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Legislation Passed To End Hair Discrimination in New Jersey
New Jersey passes The CROWN Act, becoming the third U.S. state to ban hair discrimination against Black students and workers with natural hairstyles....
Congressman Elijah Cummings Advocated for His People
SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele Jr. honors Congressman Elijah Cummings as a civil rights icon who spoke truth to power for over two decades....
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story
American Trial: The Eric Garner Story premieres at New York Film Festival, exploring what would have happened if officer Daniel Pantaleo faced trial for Eric...
D.L. Hughley Blasts McConnell’s Relatives for Slave Ownership
Comedian D.L. Hughley blasts Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after NBC reports revealed McConnell's ancestors owned 14 slaves, calling out his opposition to reparations....
Johnson Publishing Photo Archive Acquired
A consortium of major foundations purchased Johnson Publishing's historic 4 million-image archive for $30 million, donating it to the Smithsonian and other institutions....
Understanding the Role and Impact of HBCUs in Education
HBCUs are historically black colleges founded before 1964 to provide higher education access to Black students. Currently 101 HBCUs serve nearly 300,000 students nationwide....
Meet the Real People from the movie “Detroit”
Meet the real people behind Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit movie and hear their accounts of the 1967 riots alongside the actors who portrayed them in theaters....
Ex Radio DJ Stephon Ferguson Imitates MLK Worldwide
Former radio DJ Stephon Ferguson discovered his talent for imitating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by chance in the late 90s and turned it into...
Hughley: Transgender Bathrooms Not Same as Civil Rights
D.L. Hughley sparked controversy by tweeting that the transgender bathroom movement differs from the Black civil rights movement, calling it a bowel movement....
BPU Accused of Racial Bias in Charter-Time Warner Deal
Entertainment Studios and NAAAOM accuse New Jersey's BPU of enabling racial discrimination by approving Charter's Time Warner Cable acquisition without addressing discriminatory practices....
The Golden Age of Black Radio
Indiana University's Archives of African American Music and Culture launches digital exhibit showcasing the Golden Age of Black Radio through Google Cultural Institute, featuring historic...
CEO Byron Allen Sues FCC, Charter for $10B
Byron Allen filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the FCC and Charter Communications for racial discrimination against African American media companies....
What of the Day Doc Premieres at Pan African Film Fest
What Of The Day documentary about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity premieres at Pan African Film Festival during Black History Month, narrated by Malik Yoba....
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...
NCNW Unveils New Agenda to Strengthen Black America at Gala
NCNW unveils 'Four for the Future' agenda focusing on education, health, economic empowerment and policy. Babyface honored with Crystal Stair Award....
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....
Robert L. Johnson Entertainment Acquires NINA Film Rights
RLJ Entertainment acquires North American rights to NINA, the highly anticipated Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo, set for December 2015 release....
Phi Beta Sigma HQ for Million Man March
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity establishes headquarters for the 20th Anniversary Million Man March, with Dr. Benjamin Chavis returning to lead mobilization efforts....
Honor Emmett Till’s 60th Anniversary
Events across Chicago honor the 60th anniversary of Emmett Till's death, including lectures at DuSable Museum and ceremonies at Burr Oaks Cemetery....
Black Church Burns: Talib Kweli Highlights Media Silence
Talib Kweli calls out media silence as Mt. Zion A.M.E Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina becomes the latest black church to burn amid suspicious circumstances....
Rachel Dolezal Breaks Silence on NBC News Tuesday
Rachel Dolezal breaks her silence on NBC News after resigning as NAACP Spokane chapter president amid race controversy. Exclusive interviews air Tuesday....
John Legend Honors Women of Influence
John Legend will present at the T.J. Martell Foundation's Women of Influence Los Angeles event on May 15th, 2015, honoring female leaders in entertainment and...
Extended Interview with Witness Who taped S.C. Shooting
Extended interview with the witness who recorded the South Carolina police shooting video. A straightforward discussion with the person who captured crucial evidence....
Common and John Legend’s Oscar Acceptance Speech
Common and John Legend deliver a powerful Oscar acceptance speech for "Glory" from Selma, connecting the civil rights movement to modern social justice....
