Civil rights activist

4 Essential Reads By Rev. Jesse Jackson

He broke barriers, inspired movements, and gave a voice to the unheard for over 50 years. These books continue to move us while carrying his life’s mission forward.
02/17/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson's Life In Photos

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Barbie Salutes Juneteenth Icon Opal Lee With Inspiring Women Doll

Barbie celebrates Opal Lee’s fearless fight for Juneteenth with a doll that captures her legendary walk and its impact.
01/23/2026

Revered Boston Civil Rights Activist, 91, Fought Off Attacker Who Stabbed Her Multiple Times

Jean McGuire, an education equality trailblazer in Boston, is reportedly recuperating in the hospital.
10/13/2022

Quintez Brown, Louisville Activist And Political Candidate, Accused In Shooting Attempt Of Mayoral Candidate

Brown, 21, is a well-known community leader, but his attorney believes mental illness could be playing a part.
02/15/2022
Ja'Mal Green/Black History Month
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Living the Dream: Ja’Mal Green

"It’s gonna be a long haul. You just got to keep fighting."
02/11/2021

Inspired By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The New Generation Of Civil Rights Isn’t Asking For Change, They’re Demanding It

How observing a day of service also means taking action.
01/18/2021

Twitter Suspends Blogger Tweeting About 'Taking Out' an Activist

DeRay McKesson said he was threatened by the tweet.
05/26/2015
Michael Ealy

Michael Ealy to Play Civil Rights Activist in New Film

Actor to portray doctor who successfully sued Mississippi.
09/16/2014

Malcolm X Daughter Speaks on the 'African Holocaust'

Ilyasah Shabazz makes Juneteenth speech.
06/20/2014
News, Maya Angelou, Poet, Civil Rights Activist, President Barack Obama, Samson Styles, National News
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Who Was Maya Angelou?

BET.com gives a brief overview of the extraordinary life of the literary icon.
05/29/2014