John Legend Receives NAACP President’s Award
John Legend will receive the NAACP President's Award at the 47th NAACP Image Awards on February 5, recognizing his social justice advocacy and philanthropy....
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D.L. Hughley Destroys Oscars and Grand Juries in Tweet
D.L. Hughley made a powerful statement connecting Oscar committee decisions to grand jury proceedings, highlighting systemic issues affecting Black Americans....
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...
Tavis Smiley Revisits The Covenant with Black America
Tavis Smiley revisits his bestselling Covenant with Black America ten years later, examining progress on crucial issues facing African Americans from healthcare to criminal justice....
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....
TD Jakes on Forgiveness and Guilt (vid)
TD Jakes explores forgiveness with three Black men wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death row for 39 years, confronting the boy whose testimony imprisoned them....
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...
Prince: Baltimore Orchestral Version
Prince releases a newly mastered orchestral version of his protest song 'Baltimore' with full string section. The track was originally recorded at Paisley Park Studios...
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....
New York Officer’s Chokehold on Eric Garner Sparks Outrage
NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo caught on video putting Eric Garner in fatal illegal chokehold while Garner pleaded 'I can't breathe.' Grand jury fails to indict...
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....
Are Blacks using Racism as a Scapegoat for our Problems?
Debate emerges over whether racism is being used as a scapegoat for community problems, with references to Ferguson and Michael Brown case discussions....
Hip Hop Vet: 10 Reasons Artists Should Support Ferguson
Hip hop veteran Talib Kweli shares 10 compelling reasons why rap artists should support Ferguson protesters, emphasizing community obligation and activism beyond social media....
Talib Kweli Takes Action Amid Ferguson Protests for Justice
Hip-hop legend Talib Kweli moved beyond social media activism to physically join Ferguson protests following Mike Brown's death, challenging other artists to take real action....
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....
School Segregation: A Comeback?
FRONTLINE examines efforts in Baton Rouge where white middle-class citizens seek to create separate schools, raising questions about civil rights progress....
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....
George Zimmerman vs DMX: Black Life Value
George Zimmerman capitalizes on Trayvon Martin's death through a celebrity boxing match with DMX, sparking outrage during Black History Month....
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....