Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s Black Church Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000
Rev. Dr. Bryant said the boycott has mobilized over 150,000 participants and persuaded over 100 Black vendors to withdraw their products from Target.
NAACP Legend and Freedom Fighter Dr. Hazel Dukes Dies at 92
Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a civil rights activist and leader within the ranks of the New York and National Board of the NAACP, has died.
Alvin F. Poussaint, Civil Rights Advocate and Leading Voice on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist who provided medical care to civil rights activists in 1960s Mississippi and later became a national authority on the effects of racism on Black mental health, has died.
The Threat That Unregulated AI Poses to CIvil Rights and National Security
“The threat that unregulated AI poses to Civil rights and National Security“ is a top priority of the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights.
Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey, Others in one of His Final Acts of Presidency
Former President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., a seminal figure in the civil rights movement.
Los Angeles’ Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires
The destruction in Altadena mirrors the broader devastation caused by the wildfires sweeping Los Angeles County.
Justice Department Expands Protections for Voting Rights, Election Integrity
The Justice Department said it wants to ensure that every eligible voter can cast a ballot free from discrimination, intimidation, and unlawful interference.
60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting on Progress and Persistent Challenges
The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment’s promise of “equal protection of the laws.”
Rev. James Lawson Jr., Original Freedom Rider and Apostle of Nonviolence, Dies at 95
Rev. James Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at 95, his family announced.
MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Elevating Long-Overlooked Stars to Major League Status
Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken a historic step to rectify a long-standing oversight by officially incorporating Negro Leagues statistics into its historical record.
PHOTOS: Community Celebrates Life of Civil Rights Activist Rev. William Lawson
Rev. Lawson, a prominent civil rights leader, was known for his significant contributions to the civil rights movement. He played a crucial role in desegregating Houston and was closely associated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, Medgar Evers Among Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Mother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and civil rights activist Medgar Evers are among those being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.
Ramona Edelin, Activist Who Popularized Term ‘African American,’ Dies
Activist Ramona Edelin, renowned for her pivotal roles in advancing civil rights, education reform, and community empowerment, died at her D.C. residence in February at the age of 78.