Frederick Douglass Statue to be Erected in U.S. Capitol
Members of the House of Representatives voted to add Frederick Douglass to the U.S. Capitol’s colle...
This Day in Black History: Nov. 7, 1989
L. Douglas Wilder becomes the first Black governor in the U.S. on Nov. 7, 1989....
Frederick Douglass' Church Joins Endangered List
Frederick Douglass church added to most endangered list....
Frederick Douglass' church joins endangered list
Frederick Douglass' church joins endangered list...
This Day in Black History: Dec. 3, 1847
Frederick Douglass published the first issue of the North Star, an anti-slavery paper on Dec. 3, 18...
If You Can’t Walk Out, Start an Online Campaign
A recent walkout at Frederick Douglass Academy, an all-male, predominantly Black high school in Det...
CPAC Attendee Says Slavery Was Good for Blacks
A white attendee at a conservative summit defends slavery and segregation....
Ben Jealous Says Tim Scott Doesn't Believe in Civil Rights
NAACP President Ben Jealous hopes that Tim Scott will become the kind of Republican senator who fig...
This Day in Black History: Feb. 16, 1874
Frederick Douglass was elected president of Freedman's Savings and Trust Company....
Transcript of Obama's Speech at Morehouse
Transcript of President Obama's commencement speech at Morehouse College....
Famous Douglass 4th of July Speech Has Echoes of Obama Era | News
Famous Frederick Douglass 4th of July speech has echoes of Obama era....
NAACP Plans To Hold Obama’s Feet To The Fire
Uh oh! The oldest civil rights organization is going after President Obama....
Book Written During Slavery Is Donated for “Generations to Come”
Jeffery M. Leving donates Frederick Douglass’ 156-year-old book to Chicago State University....
Mass. Anti-Slavery Hub to Reopen After Restoration
Following a $9 million restoration, the African Meeting House, the nation's oldest Black church bui...
Abortion Battle Heats Up Over Race
Rep. Trent Franks introduces bill that prohibits abortion based on a fetus's race or sex. Civil and...
Has Washington Had Enough of Marion Barry?
The ward Marion Barry represents on the city council is slowly gentrifying, and experiencing a divi...
Wiz Khalifa, Rihanna, Frank Ocean Make Forbes ' 30 Under 30 List
Young sports stars like Deron Williams and Gabby Douglas also made the cut....
Bokeem Woodbine: “It’s Not in My Nature to Chop People’s Heads Off”
The actor talks his latest role, playing street-types and fans’ perception of him....
Slaves' Spiritual Talismans Found Under Greenhouse
Blacks maintained African traditions, despite being forced to practice Christianity....
Anthony Mackie Is 2Pac | INTERVIEW
Anthony Mackie is 2Pac....
