Oprah Says Trayvon and Emmett Till are the Same In Her Mind
Oprah Winfrey compares Trayvon Martin's murder to Emmett Till's in a new interview about her movie The Butler, saying they represent the same injustice....
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Zimmerman Juror: ‘In Our Hearts, We Felt He Was Guilty’
George Zimmerman juror B29 reveals to ABC's Robin Roberts that the jury felt he was guilty in their hearts during the Trayvon Martin trial verdict....
Stevie Wonder Won’t Perform in Florida Until “Stand Your Ground” Ends
Stevie Wonder announces boycott of Florida and any state with Stand Your Ground laws following George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict. The legendary artist made the...
Essence Magazine Launches #HeIsNotASuspect Campaign
Essence Magazine launches #HeIsNotASuspect social media campaign to combat racial profiling of African-American men following George Zimmerman verdict....
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....
Judge Mathis on Media Bias & Witness Credibility
Judge Mathis discusses media bias and witness credibility in the George Zimmerman trial during an exclusive BET Experience interview with Thisis50.com....
Documentary Explores Impact of Pruitt-Igoe on Urban America
Netflix documentary explores how Pruitt-Igoe housing project's rise and fall mirrors urban America's transformation. Film examines racism and welfare policies' impact on Black families nationwide....
Luke Weil, Louise Tabbiner, John Forte Raise $100K for Fortune Society
Grammy-nominated artist John Forte co-chaired The Fortune Society's Spring Soiree, raising over $100,000 for formerly incarcerated individuals' support services....
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....
UpHit National Music Show Begins 7th Season on AM/FM
Award-winning weekly radio show Reaching Up begins its 7th season, now available on AM and FM stations for the first time. Features interviews with faith...
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....
MMTC Second Annual Broadband & Social Justice Summit
MMTC hosts its Second Annual Broadband & Social Justice Summit in Washington DC, featuring FCC Commissioners and White House officials addressing digital divide issues....