by Marian Wright Edelman On Dec. 24, 1967, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Category: Black History
Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm With Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy
by Stacy M. Brown U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12) announced the passage of bipartisan legislation awarding
Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Dies at 91, Leaving a Monumental Legacy in Music and Culture
by Stacy M. Brown Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has
Colonial Williamsburg Restores America’s Oldest Black Schoolhouse, Uncovering a Legacy of Education and Resilience
by Stacy M. Brown Colonial Williamsburg is nearing completion on the restoration of the Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest surviving schoolhouse for
Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations, Despite Implementation Doubts
By Stacy Brown A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public
Advocates Weigh in On California Black Caucus Reparations Package
ByCalifornia Black Media By Antonio Ray Harvey On Feb. 21, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a press conference at the
Charlamagne Tha God Helps Capture DNC Chair Jaime Harrison’s Inspiring Journey in PBS Documentary
by Stacy M. Brown Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison’s political odyssey mirrors a narrative of triumph over adversity. Raised by his
Intriguing Insights: Joy Reid Explores Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Love Story and Impact on Civil Rights
by Stacy M. Brown In an interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s “Let It Be Known” morning show, celebrated journalist,
Reflections on Mike Malone: An Innovator with a Mission to Educate, Empower Black Youth Through the Arts
by Micha Green A leader in Washington, D.C.’s Black arts movement, Mike Malone’s work not only changed the lives of thousands of Black
30 Years of Step Afrika: Bringing the Art of Stepping to the Masses, Honoring its Roots
by Micha Green Inspired by the sacred and celebrated traditions of African American sororities and fraternities, Step Afrika! has revolutionized the art of