Civil rights

NAACP Urges Black Stars To Walk Out Over Voting Rights

SEC and ACC powerhouses could face depleted rosters as civil rights leaders target the billions generated by Black student-athletes.

Jackie Robinson’s Eldest Grandchild Throws First Pitch

On Jackie Robinson Day, the Dodgers crowd witnessed a touching tribute that connected the trailblazing history of 1947 to the present day.

Bernard LaFayette Jr., Civil Rights Legend Who Laid the Groundwork for the Voting Rights Act, Dead at 85

Before Bloody Sunday, there was Bernard.

The Impact of Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest

Rarely has a preseason moment done as much to alter a career and American sports.

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.

Tommy Lee Walker Exonerated Nearly 70 Years After Wrongful Execution

A decades-long fight ends as officials recognize that a black teen was innocent of the 1953 murder.

Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin Dies at 86

Before Rosa Parks and before the boycott, a 15-year-old Claudette Colvin took a stand on a Montgomery bus and helped change American history.

Can Prison Officials Be Sued for Cutting Dreadlocks?

The Supreme Court weighs whether Damon Landor can get money damages after guards shaved his hair against his religious beliefs, sparking a key fight over inmates’ rights.

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Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr., Trusted Figure to Dr. King, Dead at 90 Years Old

News of his passing is only being made public now.

Social Media Mourns Assata Shakur’s Passing

News of Assata Shakur’s death has sparked a wave of emotion across social media, with many honoring the revolutionary’s life and impact.

28 Days of Black History: Beyond Rosa Parks: 7 Lesser-Known Women of the Civil Rights Movement

These dynamic women changed civil rights history with their impactful yet little-known roles in the movement.

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