Motown Relaunches Black Forum Label to Empower New Voices
Motown relaunches historic Black Forum Label to empower new voices and reissue classic albums by Dr. King, Langston Hughes, and others from the civil rights...
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All White Jury Dismissed by Black Judge
Black judge makes unprecedented decision to dismiss all-white jury in high-profile case. The controversial ruling has sparked nationwide debate about judicial authority and jury composition...
Celebration of Sam Cooke’s 90th Birthday with One Night in Miami
Sam Cooke: Legend documentary now streams on Amazon Prime, celebrating the soul superstar's 90th birthday alongside One Night in Miami release. The film traces his...
Walgreens Security Calls Police on Black Man (VIDEO)
Walgreens security calls police on Black customer who shops at the store regularly. Video shows another incident of racial profiling in retail....
ALA.NI – “Lament for Emmett Till” Video (Amazon)
ALA.NI releases animated video for Adrian Younge-produced single 'Lament for Emmett Till,' an Amazon Original directed by the artist herself....
MLK Speech on Morgan St., MPT: 3-Hour TV Special
MPT and Morgan State collaborate on 3-hour broadcast featuring rare 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. interview with David Susskind, unseen for 57 years....
MPT and WEAA-FM to Air MLK Speaks Broadcast on October 26
MPT and WEAA-FM air rare 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. interview with David Susskind on October 26. The landmark broadcast hasn't been seen in full...
White Couple Enters Black Man’s Airbnb, Finds Him Suspicious
White couple in Louisville, KY enters Black man's Airbnb rental without permission, claiming he looked suspicious in viral video incident....
Idk Features Lil Yachty in King Alfred Single and Video
IDK releases powerful new single 'King Alfred' featuring Lil Yachty, packed with Civil Rights references and urgent rap flows over booming production....
Former Black Panther: Wayne Then and Now
Former Black Panther Party founding member Pastor Wayne Jenkins speaks to JSU students about his fight for racial and social justice in a virtual presentation....
Former Cop on Police Targeting of Black People
Former police officer reveals the systemic reasons behind racial targeting of Black Americans during traffic stops and police encounters....
Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt on Fatal Police
Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt discusses the fatal police shooting of Jonathan Price. The attorney provides legal perspective on this high-profile case....
Rev. Al Sharpton on America, Accountability, and New Book
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses America's current challenges, accountability, and his new book 'Rise Up' in exclusive interview....
Seattle Cop Rolls Bike Over Injured Protesters Head
Seattle police officer caught on video rolling bike over injured protester's head during demonstrations. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about excessive force during protests....
Black American Music Association Protects Voting Rights
Black American Music Association partners with Voting Rights Are Civil Rights Initiative to protect voting access in 14 swing states and 54 counties with high...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Legacy of Justice
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's towering legacy of justice and equality continues to inspire. TSU scholars reflect on her groundbreaking work....
Malcolm X on Black-Owned Businesses: Build Our Own
Malcolm X advocates for Black economic independence through community-owned businesses and self-reliance rather than dependence on others for employment....
Christian Walker: BLM Should Include All Black Lives
Christian Walker argues that Black Lives Matter should be inclusive of all Black lives. The young activist makes compelling points about acceptance and unity within...
10 Changes to Combat Racism Since George Floyds Murder
Following George Floyd's murder, significant changes emerged to combat racism including music industry reforms, Confederate monument removals, and major corporate policy shifts....
Civil Right Organization Hosts National Film Screening to
Civil rights organizations host nationwide drive-in screenings of 'All In: The Fight for Democracy' on Sept. 9 to mobilize voting rights activists ahead of the...
Morgan State University Gets Grant for Ellen Diggs
Morgan State University received a $248,551 grant to honor pioneering African-American scholar Ellen Irene Diggs through student research programs and archival preservation....
Ben Crump, Chuck D., Tracy McGrady, and
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Public Enemy's Chuck D, and NBA legend Tracy McGrady join forces to launch ABIS, a nonprofit advocating for racial and...
The Top 10 Best Gospel Artists and Best Gospel Songs
Discover the top 10 best gospel artists and songs featuring Mahalia Jackson, the World's Greatest Gospel Singer, and Kirk Franklin, arguably the best-selling gospel artist...
Mr. Soul! Continues This Week & Labor Day Weekend
Award-winning documentary Mr. SOUL! about Ellis Haizlip's groundbreaking 1968-1973 TV show continues virtual cinema release through Labor Day weekend in 60+ theaters....
Woman from Wild Wings Calls Radio, States Black Patrons
Wild Wings employee speaks out about 2013 incident involving black patrons being asked to leave, providing restaurant's side of the controversial story....