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...
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NAACP Image Awards Nominees Announced at Beverly Hills Event
The 47th NAACP Image Awards nominees were announced at Beverly Hills press conference. The ceremony will broadcast live on TV One February 5, 2016....
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....
Janelle Monae on Image and Police Brutality
Janelle Monae and Jidenna discuss their Wondaland movement and addressing police brutality through music. The artists combine creativity and consciousness in their approach to music...
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....
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...
T.I. Addresses Ferguson and America’s Role in Racial Issues
T.I. releases powerful open letter about Ferguson and racial injustice, stating 'America has created a monster' while taking accountability for his own role....
Artists Rally for Ferguson
Chris Brown, Nelly, Wale and other hip-hop artists show solidarity with Ferguson by putting their hands up during a celebrity football game in LA....
Rap Superstar Shares Thoughts on Mike Brown Shooting
St. Louis rapper Nelly shares his thoughts on the Mike Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, hoping for a different outcome than the Trayvon Martin case....
Celebrities Support Malala’s Education Initiative
Celebrities including J. Cole, Big Sean, Jennifer Hudson, and Selena Gomez join Malala Yousafzai's 24-hour silent protest on April 17 to raise awareness for girls...
Jamie Foxx Speaks at Trayvon Martin Peace Rally
Jamie Foxx attended the Trayvon Martin Peace Rally in Florida and delivered a profound statement about justice and peace....
Idris Elba Talks Rich Vs. The Poor and the Need to Fix It
Idris Elba discusses his Mandela role and the wealth gap between rich and poor in BlackTree TV interview. The actor addresses social inequality issues....
BET to Air Live March on Washington Special
BET Networks airs live coverage of the March on Washington's 50th anniversary with special guests including Congressman John Lewis and civil rights leaders....
Cast of Fruitvale Station Discusses Film’s Message
The cast of Fruitvale Station discusses the film's powerful message about Oscar Grant's final 24 hours before his death on a BART platform....
Chef Carl Redding Critiques Rev Al’s Book Deal
Chef Carl Redding publicly criticizes Rev Al Sharpton's book deal with Cash Money Books, calling it hypocritical given Sharpton's stance against misogynistic lyrics....
Snoop Lion Joins Tony Bennett for “Voices Against Violence”
Rapper Snoop Lion joins Tony Bennett and the Brady Campaign to support Voices Against Violence, creating video messages urging Congress to pass common sense gun...
Mothers on a Mission: Against Urban Gun Violence
BET Networks and National Action Network launch MOTHERS ON A MISSION to combat urban gun violence, featuring Hadiya Pendleton's mother and a 5-point action plan....
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....
Trayvon Martin’s Hacked Photo and College Search
Photoshopped images of Trayvon Martin circulated in mainstream media to damage his reputation. His Gmail revealed college searches before his death....
Trayvon Martin: Race and Justice Conversation
ABC News hosted a town hall discussion on race and justice following Trayvon Martin's death, featuring Q-Tip, Mary Mary, and other celebrities calling for national...
George Zimmerman’s Father’s Account of What Happened
George Zimmerman's father gives controversial account claiming Trayvon Martin threatened his son. The elderly man's story contradicts widely reported facts about the case....
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...
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....
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....