Fannie Lou Hamer Was ‘Sick And Tired’ Of Racism, And Sick And Dying Of Breast Cancer
On Oct. 6, 1917, Fannie Lou Hamer was born in Montgomery County, Mississippi. She died March 14, 1977, at age…
British Crown Symbol Was Branded On Enslaved Africans, Research Finds
Enslaved African people were branded with an identifying mark that included an emblem of the British Crown, according to new…
10 Years After Taking A Knee, Colin Kaepernick Says His Fight Is Far From Over
Colin Kaepernick still puts in a workout at 4:30 a.m. most days. His football life may be long over, but…
Civil Rights Groups Push Hard For Voting Rights
Thousands of protesters are rallying Friday on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of…
Navy Weighs Renaming Aircraft Carrier For Trump Instead Of Decorated Black Sailor
Navy leadership is discussing renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump, according to two U.S. officials.
Urban League Report Says Trump Administration Is Harming Black Americans’ Chances At American Dream
The American Dream may not be dead for many Black Americans, but it is further away than at any point…
Jack Johnson’s 1910 Victory That Challenged White Supremacy And Changed American History
Jack Johnson’s victory over James J. Jeffries on July 4, 1910, remains one of the most important moments in sports…
The Little Rock Nine Made History On This Day 68 Years Ago
On Sept. 24, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower deployed federal troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to guide nine Black students…