The white woman behind Emmett Till’s death has passed away at the age of 88, reports the New York Times. Carolyn Bryant Donham lost her battle with cancer nearly 70 years after she accused Till — who was visiting family in Mississippi– of flirting or whistling at her in her family-owned grocery store, which broke […]
The great Bill Russell passed away in 2022 after a beautiful, championship life. The Boston Celtics legend, 11-time NBA champion and proud Civil Rights activist’s life is getting the documentary treatment on Netflix this February. In a clip (see below) from the forthcoming doc, simply titled BILL RUSSELL: LEGEND, Russell recalls respectfully declining a request […]
After 14 years in the making, you won't have to wait much longer to see his greatness through artifacts.
"We tend to gravitate towards what’s new and flashy and shiny as opposed to valuing what’s tried and true. Valuing the members who have accomplished a great deal, our wise members of society.” - Kerry Washington
"When you take your case to [Uncle Sam], you’re taking it to the criminal who’s responsible; it’s like running from the wolf to the fox. They’re all in cahoots together. They all work political chicanery and make you look like a chump before the eyes of the world." - Malcolm X
Jacob Blake spoke from his hospital bed, urging people to value their lives while delivering a message of hope.
The shooting of Jacob Blake is invoking feelings from Black athletes because many of them know that Blake could have been them or someone they know.
LeBron James and his More Than A Vote organization has hit the ground running.
A Virginia high school is ditching its old confederacy-themed name for an even better one.
JAY-Z and Team Roc continuing to do what he can to help the cause.
Michael Jordan is no longer sitting on the bench when it comes to matters affecting the Black community.
Protesters hit the streets demanding that officers involved in the death of Floyd, 46, to be charged with murder.
