Many of the people who advise me to emulate King oppose diversity, equity and inclusion — the principles King championed and ...

As Ella Baker noted, women were the "backbone of the civil rights movement," yet their contributions were often overlooked or ...

In today's Black History Moment, we honor Maya Angelou, a novelist, actress, writer, poet, and civil rights activist who left behind a legacy and poignant pieces readers can revisit forever.

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order vowing to stop “aid and assistance” to South Africa over “human rights violations” including a land reform act ...

Harry T. Moore and his wife Harriette were killed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1951 when a bomb was placed under their home in Mims.

The January jobs report has been released, showing unemployment remaining near historic lows. As President Donald Trump takes over, he is inheriting what one noted economist is calling President Joe ...

Though MacArthur Cotton was critical of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the 82-year-old is even more critical of where things stand with the legislation now.

In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During ...

Black History Month is an annual observance centered on celebrating the history, heritage, cultural influence and social ...

Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, ...

After the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Twarog said, more job opportunities opened up for African Americans particularly in municipal jobs like the Postal Service and sanitation thanks ...