Three young leaders, Shaquayah McKenzie, Jadayah S. Muhammad and Rashad D. Staton, are continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by advocating for social justice, equity and opportunities for marginalized communities, and are working to address systemic issues such as poverty, systemic racism and inequality.
Category: Civil Rights
Posted inEducation
In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Educators across the nation are making intentional efforts to educate students about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite the efforts of some states to remove critical race theory from school curriculum.
Posted inCivil Rights
PRESS ROOM: Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nearsÂ
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network will lead a series of events in Washington, DC and New York City during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to rally for a defense in the fight for DEI, voting rights, civil liberties and beyond.
Posted inCivil Rights
D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford seeks justice after arrest
D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford is preparing to file a civil rights lawsuit against Delaware Officer Phillip Poorman for an alleged false arrest that took place on July 6, which she believes was racially motivated.
Posted inTechnology
PRESS ROOM: Color Of Change launches new Black Tech Agenda to make technology work for Black communities
Color Of Change has released its updated Black Tech Agenda, which aims to ensure technology and artificial intelligence systems designed by Big Tech help rather than harm Black communities, and protect Black workers from unfair AI systems, ensure Black artists get paid fairly, and stop Big Tech from building polluting infrastructure in Black neighborhoods.
Posted inStop Killing Us
Brutal body cam footage shows beating of Robert L. Brooks in handcuffs one day before deathÂ
Robert L. Brooks was brutally beaten by officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Marcy, NY just hours before his death, sparking outrage and calls for accountability from New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul.
Posted inOpinion
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son– but what about my child?Â
President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden from drug-related charges has caused many Americans to reflect on their own concerns for their children’s well-being and safety.
Posted inArts & Culture
Civil rights leaders, members of local arts community react to death of Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and activist
Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated poet, author and activist, died at 81 years old after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer, leaving a void in the literary world and a legacy of impacting generations with her words and actions.
Posted inBlack History
Congress passes legislation to posthumously award Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal
The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed legislation to honor Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, with a Congressional Gold Medal for her groundbreaking contributions to American politics and social justice.
Posted inBlack History
Smithsonian honors women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with screening of upcoming Tyler Perry filmÂ
Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight”, tells the story of the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared over 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, and is set to be released on Dec. 20.
Posted inBUSINESS
A complicated history: The Bray School’s role in educating free and enslaved children in Virginia
The Bray School, the oldest surviving building that formally educated free and enslaved African-American children, was identified by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and William & Mary in 2020 and is now being restored to be fully open to the public in Spring 2025.
Posted inNational News
New Orleans marks with parade the 64th anniversary of 4 little girls integrating city schools
On the 64th anniversary of the New Orleans Four desegregating schools, civil rights activists celebrated the bravery of the children and families who first broke the color barrier.