NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The world won’t get no better if we just let it be.” Rev. James Lawson Jr. embodied these lyrics. He was a courageous...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Reverend James was a brilliant civic leader and pastor,” said Rev. Ronald E. Jones, a former Garland, Texas mayor who, like Rev. James,...
ROLLING OUT — As the nation pauses to pay homage to one of America’s greatest sons, take a look at some little-known facts about the late civil...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The philanthropy and corporate leadership of Robert F. Smith is appreciated by numerous recipients and Smith should be applauded for helping make a...
NNPA Newswire -- While parades and other festive gatherings for the civil rights hero will not occur this year because of the pandemic, organizations throughout the...
NNPA Newswire -- Together, Apple’s REJI commitments aim to expand opportunities for communities of color across the country and to help build the next generation of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "At 9:22 p.m. this evening, April 6, my father and hero, Earl Graves Sr., the founder of Black Enterprise, passed away quietly after...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — BATON ROUGE (The Drum/NNPA)—For more than three decades, Sadie Roberts-Joseph was an exceptional force of civic and cultural life in Baton Rouge. Often...
ROLLINGOUT.COM — There is no question that Atlanta is the best city to visit for a real Black history lesson. With Atlanta playing a major role in...
ATLANTA VOICE — Even after his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is undeniably one of the most notable leaders for civil and human rights.