Public Figures
These change-makers are helping to implement policies that uplift the legacy of Martin Luther King's mission for equality and justice.
Hip-Hop was born from a spirit of protest and the desire to be heard, so it’s no surprise that many of our favorite rappers have drawn influence from Dr. Martin Luther King. Here’s 10 times Hip-Hop artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Common referenced Martin Luther King, […]
Tulsa Pastor Mike Todd is trending nationwide after footage of him spitting in a man's face, and rubbing it in, went viral. It goes without saying that Twitter had plenty of thoughts, mostly about putting hands on the man of the cloth.
Today we honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A national holiday was declared for the former minister and civil rights movement leader with a huge statue on the national mall, not far from his famous “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Ninety-one years (91), January 15, 1929 since birth and Fifty-four (54) years since Dr. Martin Luther King’s departed this life and his soul stirring words and writings remain as relevant and inspiring today as they were when he lived. Honor Dr. King’s lasting legacy by sharing 30 of his most inspiring quotes. All of them […]
Coach Unseld Jr. along with three players, including All-Star Bradley Beal, are currently out due to coronavirus.
The gruesome 1955 lynching of Black teen Emmett Till ignited a civil rights movement led by his mom, Mamie Till-Mobley, and now both will soon be recognized by the Senate for their pain & suffering after a bill was passed to posthumously award them with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Harris' remarks, couched in the civil rights movement's legacy, push back on the idea that people can wait for a better time to pass voting rights legislation.
Biden's challenge Tuesday wasn't just to Senate holdouts, but for those who are waiting for some return to civility that has never existed for Black and other communities of color.
The entertainment world is still in mourning following the loss of veteran Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier, and it looks like he'll be honored by longtime friend Oprah Winfrey in a documentary on his life currently in production over at Apple.