Thousands gathered at Chicago’s House of Hope on March 6 to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who died Feb. 17 at age 84. Former presidents, national leaders and activists paid tribute to his lifelong fight for justice, voting rights and equality, urging a new generation to carry forward his message to “keep hope alive.”
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Posted inBlack History
Honoring a trailblazer: D.C. Mayor Bowser unveils Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza
Mamie “Peanut” Johnson is one of only three female players to ever play in the Negro League. Shown here, Johnson being honored on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, 2014.
Posted inNAACP
For the 1st time in its 116-year history, the NAACP won’t invite sitting president to its annual convention
For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP will not invite a sitting president to its national convention, citing the 47th president’s attacks on democracy and civil rights. The organization criticized his authoritarian policies, including voter suppression, military crackdowns on civilians and the removal of diversity-focused programs, while the White House accused the NAACP of sowing division.
Posted inBlack Press
47th president’s personal fortune surges as critics point to historic monetization of presidency
Since his reelection, Trump has doubled his net worth, expanded his business empire, and used the presidency to capitalize on a level of influence and impunity that has redrawn the boundaries of acceptable conduct in Washington.
Posted inNational News
MLK bust quietly removed from Oval Office
The iconic bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once a focal point in the Oval Office during the Obama and Biden years, has been relocated. In this photo, the sculpture can be seen in the foreground as President Barack Obama meets with Dr. Clarence B. Jones, visiting professor at the University of San Francisco and scholar writer in residence for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute, in the Oval Office, Feb. 2, 2015. Jones worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the “I Have a Dream” speech.
Posted inPOLITICS
Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of fired federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated 16,000 federal workers fired under the Trump administration—many of whom are Black and based in Maryland, where the federal workforce is a major economic engine. Critics say the mass firings, which bypassed legal protections for probationary employees, disproportionately harm minority communities and threaten the integrity of federal agencies. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have vowed to continue challenging what they call politically motivated and discriminatory terminations.
Posted inNational News
Bernice King urges people to focus on her father’s teachings in 2025
Bernice King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is urging people to truly focus on his teachings and work throughout the coming year, rather than just quoting him or celebrating for a day, in the lead up to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Posted inCommentary
There’s still time to get on the right side of history
Progressive change in America is a long-term process that requires patience and dedication, as demonstrated by the conservative movement’s successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took decades of effort and strategic planning.
Posted in2024 Elections
Stop Lying, Trump Didn’t Solve Black Unemployment
The Biden-Harris administration is who gave us the lowest Black unemployment rate in history — and for Black men it’s now only 5.1%.
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Posted inNational News
Kamala Harris endorsed for president by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, other Maryland leaders
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election, joining other prominent Democrats in their support of her candidacy.
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Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, an influential pastor and civil rights leader who used his tenure at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles to uplift the predominantly Black neighborhoods of South Los Angeles following one of the country’s worst race riots, has died at the age of 94.