Civil Rights Movement
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60 Years Ago: Students Launch Sit-In Movement
Feb. 1, 2020, marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of the historic sit-in movement, when four African-American freshmen from…
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JESSE JACKSON: Martin Luther King Jr. Called on Us to Express the Better Angels of Our Souls
Dr. King's commitment provides a wonderful example for all of us, but particularly for the young.
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Bernice King Continues Father’s Mission of Freedom and Justice for All
While sons Dexter and Martin III have worked to carry on his legacy, the Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice…
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A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Presidents, politicians, members of Congress and everyday people have taken time in recent days to pay tribute to the 79-year-old,…
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John Lewis Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Rep. John Lewis announced he is undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
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Alabama Unveils Rosa Parks Statue on 64th Anniversary of Saying ‘No’
A new statue of the pioneering civil rights leader Rosa Parks has recently been dedicated in the state of Alabama's…
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Father George Clements, 87, Iconic Priest and Civil Rights Activist, Dies
Father George Clements, considered one of the most celebrated Catholic priests in Chicago history and a civil rights activist who…
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Alexandria Dismisses Charges Against Black Men in 1939 Sit-In Case
A circuit court in Alexandria, Va., has dismissed all charges against five African American men accused of disorderly conduct at…
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Tommie Smith, John Carlos to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Tommie Smith and John Carlos, known for their Black Power salute during the 1968 Olympics medal ceremonies, have earned induction…
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Juanita Abernathy, a Formidable Force for Civil Rights, Dead at 88
Juanita Abernathy, born Dec. 1, 1931 in Uniontown, Ala., the youngest of eight born to successful farmers, died Sept. 12…
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