Obama Discusses State of Black America with Sharpton
President Obama discusses the state of Black America on Rev. Al Sharpton's radio show, calling it both the best and worst of times for the...
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Emmett Till’s Family Appeals to Lil Wayne
Emmett Till's family wrote an open letter to Lil Wayne requesting an apology for controversial lyrics in his 'Karate Chop' remix that referenced the civil...
Lincoln Movie Inspires Mississippi to Ratify 13th Amendment
Mississippi officially ratified the 13th Amendment banning slavery in 2013, 148 years late, after a professor was inspired by Spielberg's Lincoln movie to research the...
Epic Records Removes Lil Wayne’s Emmett Till Verse
Epic Records forced Future to remove Lil Wayne's controversial verse referencing Emmett Till from 'Karate Chop' after pressure from civil rights groups....
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....
Bounce TV MLK Day: Obama Inauguration Live Coverage
Bounce TV celebrates MLK Day with live coverage of President Obama's second inauguration and special documentaries about Dr. King and Obama's journey....
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....
BOONDOCKS Throwback: Martin Luther King Jr (funny vid)
Classic Boondocks episode featuring Martin Luther King Jr. returns in this throwback video. The controversial animated series takes on civil rights history....
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...
Radio Facts QOD: English-Only Rule on American Jobs?
Filipino hospital workers in California sue over English-only workplace rules, sparking debate about language requirements in diverse American workplaces....
EEOC Meeting: Credit Histories in Hiring
EEOC holds meeting on credit history employment screening that may unfairly impact African Americans and other protected groups during hiring process....
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...
Debate Surrounds Tea Party’s Image Amid Racism Accusations
Author Corey Washington examines racism accusations against the Tea Party movement, arguing the group fails to police racist elements within its ranks....
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....
NBC News Time Capsule: MLK Jr. Look Here Special
NBC News presents a historical time capsule featuring Martin Luther King Jr. in the 'Look Here' special, offering rare footage and insights into the civil...
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...