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Joe Madison, "The Black Eagle," Radio Hall of Famer, Human & Civil Rights Activist and Author. Photo: joemadison.com

IN MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a statement, Madison's family invited fans and friends to send condolences. "Joe dedicated his life to fighting for all those who are...

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN today for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers.

Black History3 years ago

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Succeeds Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jackson, a renowned figure in the fight for civil rights, founded PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) in 1971 and established the National...

Art4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Jazz Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, 81

By Post Staff Jazz saxophonist Farrell ‘Pharoah’ Sanders, a pioneer of ‘spiritual’ jazz who lived in Oakland for a time before gaining renown in New York...

In addition to music, Coolio enjoyed a successful television career. He appeared on shows like “Black Jesus,” “All That,” “The Nanny,” and “Fear Factor.”

Black History4 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Hip Hop Icon Coolio Dies at 59

NNPA NEWSWIRE — During his career, Coolio enjoyed six top Billboard hits, including 1995’s Gangsta’s Paradise, which reached 1 billion streams on Spotify earlier this year....

Only time can tell whether Queen Elizabeth ll’s son, King Charles III, will be able to successfully reconcile those issues as well. (Photo: Prince Phillip, Queen Mother, Cecilia Kadzamila, Queen Elizabeth, and Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, prime minister and later president of Malawi.)

Black History4 years ago

Death of Queen Elizabeth Ignites Debate on British Colonialism

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the days passed after the Queen’s death there appeared to be a general consensus that respect, historic analysis and ceremony can go...

Description: Retired General Sessions Court Judge Russell Sugarmon (center) was 2007 recipient of the Arthur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award at a University of Memphis’ award ceremony. Judge Sugarmon helped to turn the tide of segregation and the city of Memphis during the turbulent 60’s and broke down racial barriers, first as a prominent attorney and later as a judge. Presenting the award was then U of M President Dr. Shirley Raines (left) and Black Student Association President Desmond Robinson. (Photo by Glen Yaun/TSD archives)

Black History7 years ago

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a member of the Memphis Branch NAACP, Mr. Sugarmon was instrumental in using the law to fight legal battles to desegregate public...

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IN MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Succeeds Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

IN MEMORIAM: Jazz Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, 81

IN MEMORIAM: Hip Hop Icon Coolio Dies at 59

Death of Queen Elizabeth Ignites Debate on British Colonialism

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

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IN MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Succeeds Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

IN MEMORIAM: Jazz Saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, 81

IN MEMORIAM: Hip Hop Icon Coolio Dies at 59

Death of Queen Elizabeth Ignites Debate on British Colonialism

IN MEMORIAM: Russell Bertrand Sugarmon Jr. – civil rights ‘giant’

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