Sly Stone, trailblazing frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, reshaped American music with a revolutionary blend of funk, rock,...
Charlie Rangel, the legendary congressman and Harlem statesman, leaves behind a powerful legacy of civil rights advocacy, urban renewal, and historic leadership that shaped Black political...
Across the nation, HBCU commencement speakers like LeVar Burton, Don Scott, Cornel West, and Fawn Weaver delivered powerful messages of resilience, excellence, and purpose to the...
Chief Larry Boone recounts the personal and professional turmoil of leading Norfolk’s police force in the wake of George Floyd’s death—navigating trust, identity, and public unrest...
Rep. Al Green has introduced new impeachment articles against Donald Trump, warning of looming authoritarian threats if Congress fails to act. His resolution cites violations of...
Mark Whitaker’s The Afterlife of Malcolm X explores the civil rights icon’s lasting impact, unresolved questions around his murder, and how his voice still echoes in...
The Supreme Court has ruled Alabama’s redistricting violated the Voting Rights Act, marking a major win for Black voters and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in...
High-profile Black women like Susan L. Taylor, Alicia Keys, and Simone Biles are shattering stigma by sharing how they battled and beat depression, helping others find...
Rev. Dr. William Barber II and two clergy members were arrested in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda after peacefully praying to protest the federal budget’s impact on...
The world premiere of Loving v. Virginia by the Virginia Opera delivers a stirring tale of love and justice, reimagining a pivotal civil rights case through...