
By Ben Jealous This year, let’s honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by remembering his final mission—and by picking...

Communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia, and the nation will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with parades, concerts, days of service, and unity events that reflect...

Dr. E. Faye Williams urges women of color to unite, support one another, and address economic and social challenges as rising unemployment among Black women and...

As Reverend Jesse Jackson faces new health challenges, Ben Jealous reflects on the civil rights icon’s unmatched influence, recalling lessons of hope, diplomacy, and courage that...

A 50-year mortgage may look like a lifeline — but the math tells a different story: lower payments today, far greater interest costs over time, and...

Stephen A. Smith turned his fire on Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — not for taking on white power, but for daring to raise her Black voice....

The Hampton NAACP's 53rd Annual Life Membership Awards, held on October 19 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, celebrated 19 distinguished individuals and organizations for their...

In a scathing editorial, Dennis Edwards likens the Earle-Sears vs. Spanberger gubernatorial debate to a reverse minstrel show — accusing the lieutenant governor nominee of staging...

Love, Brooklyn explores romance, breakups, and the effects of gentrification in a shifting Black community. With strong performances by André Holland, Nicole Beharie, and DeWanda Wise,...

Anthony Tilghman shares his journey as a Black father raising a daughter with autism, calling for cultural change, inclusive education, and policy reforms that support families...