USPS is Celebrating Rosa Parks Forever Stamp
The USPS celebrates Rosa Parks' 100th birthday with a special Forever Stamp. The commemorative stamp honors the civil rights icon's legacy....
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Parents Share Concerns About Raising Black Boys in America
Parents express deep concerns about raising Black boys in America, citing disproportionate school suspensions, police targeting, and systemic barriers affecting their sons' futures....
MLK’s Reaction to Today’s World
An analysis of what Martin Luther King Jr might think about today's Black community, from wealthy celebrities to corporate radio to church scandals....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres MLK Assassination Documentary
Smithsonian Channel premieres MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary using rare 1968 TV and radio footage from Dr. King's final days in Memphis....
Famous Author Sam Yette Dies
Samuel F. Yette, groundbreaking black journalist and author of 'The Choice: The Issue of Black Survival in America,' died at 81. He was Newsweek's first...
EEOC Reports Job Bias Charges Hit Record High in 2010
EEOC reports job bias charges hit record high of nearly 100,000 in 2010, with retaliation surpassing race as most frequent allegation. Agency secured $404 million...
Real Estate Agent Video: People’s Responses
Video exposes discriminating real estate agent and captures public reactions. Watch how people respond to housing discrimination in this revealing footage....
Africa Policy Forum Announced in Atlanta
Civil Rights Icon Ambassador Andrew Young announces the Africa Policy Forum in Atlanta, featuring African Presidents and cultural events from September 24-28, 2010....
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....
OH NO: Ohio Station Offers Odd Prize to Winner TO DO WHAT
Columbus radio station 610 WTVN sparked controversy with a contest offering a Phoenix trip for 'chasing aliens and spending cash in the desert,' drawing criticism...
Tavis Smiley Reports on MLK’s Anti-War Stance in New Special
PBS special examines MLK's controversial 1967 anti-war speech that cost him popularity. Tavis Smiley explores parallels to modern conflicts through interviews with King's advisors....
Taraji P Henson Hosts Ford Freedom’s Sisters Luncheon
Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson will host Ford's Freedom Sisters luncheon honoring 20 exceptional African American women in Southern California....
Clear Channel to Donate Stations for Minority Ownership
Clear Channel Radio will donate a number of AM station to the council through the MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiative. Initially, Clear Channel Radio plans...
