Meek Mill on Advocacy for Incarcerated Black Men
Meek Mill appeared on Dateline to discuss his advocacy work for Black men in the prison system, sharing insights from his personal experience with criminal...
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TIDAL & EJI Concert for Justice Memorial
TIDAL partners with Equal Justice Initiative to livestream Concert for Peace and Justice celebrating the National Memorial opening. Features The Roots, Usher, Common, and Kirk...
Netflix’s Seven Seconds: Police and Community Relations
Netflix's Seven Seconds starring Regina King delivers a captivating examination of police-community tensions after a white officer hits a black teenager in Jersey City....
THE NINE LIVES OF MARION BARRY,�THE VANISHING BLACK MALE
Three powerful documentaries explore African American experiences including Marion Barry's political saga, the crisis of Black men in America, and police brutality....
Soles For Sale: Impact of 80s Drug Epidemic
New book 'Soles For Sale' examines the devastating impact of the 1980s crack cocaine epidemic on African American communities through the lens of sneaker culture....
OneUnited Banks Mural Signals the #BankBlack Movements Rise
OneUnited Bank's 2015 Miami mural by Addonis Parker foreshadowed the #BankBlack Movement, which mobilized millions to move $50 million to Black-owned banks....
Van Jones Announces WE RISE TOUR Powered By #LoveArmy
Van Jones announces nationwide WE RISE TOUR in partnership with Roc Nation, visiting 14 cities with artists and thought leaders. All proceeds benefit Dream Corps...
Add Published Author to Rickey Smiley’s Resume
Comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley becomes a published author with 'Stand By Your Truth' through Gallery Books. The memoir combines humor with life lessons...
Stranger Fruit Doc Sheds Light on Mike Brown Murder
New documentary 'Stranger Fruit' reveals previously unseen footage challenging the police narrative of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014....
Artist Explores Identity and Resilience in New Work
Artist delivers powerful spoken word piece exploring Black identity, resilience, and social justice themes. The raw performance tackles systemic issues while celebrating cultural strength and...
John Legend on Incarceration, Family, and Music
John Legend discusses mass incarceration, minimum sentencing laws, and family life in revealing WBLS interview with Deja Vu....
Black Hollywood Unites for Social Justice March
Black Hollywood celebrities led by Cedric the Entertainer united for a social justice march in Los Angeles, forming the Artistic Alliance for Justice nonprofit organization....
Ava DuVernay’s “13th” Documentary Trailer Out
Ava DuVernay's powerful documentary 13th explores the connection between the 13th Amendment and America's mass incarceration crisis through archival footage and expert testimony....
D.L. Hughley Speaks on Terrance Crutcher Shooting
Radio host D.L. Hughley shares his perspective on the fatal police shooting of unarmed black man Terance Crutcher by Tulsa police officers....
Colin Kaepernick Donates $1M to Help People
Colin Kaepernick pledges to donate $1 million of his NFL salary to help communities in need, demonstrating his commitment beyond protest....
Harry Belafonte on Kaepernick: Silencing Slaves Benefits Owners
Civil rights icon Harry Belafonte defends Colin Kaepernick's NFL protests in powerful interview, comparing silencing athletes to historical oppression....
John Legend Wants to #FREEAMERICA of Mass Incarceration
John Legend launches #FREEAMERICA organization to raise awareness about mass incarceration of African Americans. The Grammy winner uses his platform to fight injustice....
Bounce TV to Air Live Town Hall on Racial Violence August 2
Bounce TV will air a live town hall on racial violence featuring Martin Luther King III on August 2nd. The Baton Rouge meeting addresses recent...
Bounce TV Pushes De-Escalation Training in Law Enforcement
Bounce TV and Martin Luther King III call for mandatory de-escalation training for all law enforcement receiving federal funding, launching #CallJustice4Peace initiative....
Police Officer Admits to Cult Code Among Law Enforcement
Anonymous police officer calls Hot 97's Nessa to discuss Alton Sterling case, admitting to a strict code among law enforcement that officers must follow....
Concerns Grow Over Systemic Injustices Faced by Black Men
Analysis of systemic injustices facing Black men, examining wrongful convictions, police brutality cases, and the urgent need for community support and media accountability....
Jesse Williams’ Powerful BET Awards 2016 Speech (vid)
Jesse Williams delivered a powerful speech at the 2016 BET Awards after receiving the Humanitarian Award, addressing activism and social justice issues....
All Def Digital Justice Town Hall
Russell Simmons' All Def Digital launches its first Town Hall on criminal justice reform and policing, moderated by Melissa Harris-Perry with expert panelists....
Tavis Smiley’s Judiciary Town Halls
Tavis Smiley hosts unprecedented town halls with judges to rebuild trust in the judicial system, especially in communities of color. The series airs on PBS....
Kendrick Lamar’s Amazing Performance More than Meets the Eye
Kendrick Lamar delivered the best Grammy performance, using his platform to address social issues at the height of his success rather than waiting until career...