"Hometown Heroes" Ticker Tape Parade Held In New York City

Black Woman Who Received First COVID-19 Shot In US Now A Vaccine Activist

Since being hailed as the first person in the United States to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra…
12.29.21
President Biden Signs Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Into Law

“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee Saw Her Dream Come True, But She Isn’t Done

Opal Lee’s dream of seeing Juneteenth become a federal holiday was finally realized over the summer, but the energetic woman who spent…
10.08.21
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Usher’s New Competition Series ‘The Activist’ Slammed for “Truly Horrific” Premise

CBS’s newest reality series, 'The Activist,' has yet to premiere and it is already receiving backlash on social media. 
10.04.21

Tamika Mallory Cuts Ties With Women’s March Amidst Infighting

A new 17-person board hopes to rebuild after missteps and continue important work.
02.03.21

Roland Martin: The Role Of Athletes In Activism

Recently Fox news host, Lauren Ingraham came out on her show attacking NBA player Lebron James for speaking out about politics…
02.20.18

Little Known Black History Fact: Trayvon Martin

The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin took place five years in Sanford, Fla., igniting a flurry of activism and…
03.11.21
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Stirring Photos Of The Black Lives Matter Protests In Baton Rouge
07.10.16

Names Of Black Police Brutality Victims Appear On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

On the famed Hollywood Walk of Fame, a group of bold activists added the names of several Black victims of…
03.31.16

Sister Souljah Explains Why Things Haven’t Changed Since The L.A. Riots [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]

Legendary artist and activist Sister Souljah called up “The D.L. Hughley Show!” to talk about her new book, and play a game…
04.10.18

Marches, Protest, Storms And Shooting Mark First Anniversary Of Michael Brown’s Death [PHOTOS]

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The latest in the events marking a year since the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in…
03.11.21

#ShutItDown: Protesters To Renew Calls For Justice One Year After Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death

NYC #ShutItDown for Eric Garner! This Friday we show our resistance This Friday we show our power #NOJUSTICENOPEACE pic.twitter.com/Pn2kZacv1X —…
07.16.15

Young Ferguson Activists Take Black Celebrities To Task For Their Noninvolvement In the Protests

Ferguson, Missouri, freedom fighters stopped by the Rolling Stone offices in New York City to discuss the ongoing climate in their…
12.30.14