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.
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Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network launch boycott of PepsiCo
At the 2025 National Action Network Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a national boycott of PepsiCo in response to the company’s rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, urging Black Americans to wield their economic power as a form of protest. He also unveiled digital tools and plans for an Aug. 28 March on Wall Street to amplify economic justice efforts and hold corporations accountable.
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Congressional Black Caucus outlines agenda, promotes nonviolent resistance to injurious White House policies
During a press conference at the Democratic Issues Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to championing the rights and well-being of Black Americans and other marginalized groups. Through addressing government funding, defending DEI initiatives, promoting economic empowerment, safeguarding voting rights, and pursuing criminal justice reform, the CBC continues to play a pivotal role in shaping policies that strive for a more just and equitable society.
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Sisters of the pen: A look at the women who broke barriers
Carole Simpson, Dorothy Pearl Butler Gilliam, Belva Davis, and Melba Tolliver are all trailblazers in the journalism industry, breaking barriers and making history as the first Black woman to hold a certain position or title.
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The soul of a nation: Love, hate and the legacy of Dr. King
By Mustafa AliWord in Black The chasm between the dream and the despair grows wider each day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once ascended the pulpit at Riverside Church and offered a vision that sought to heal a fractured America. The transformational lessons that King shared with the country were heartfelt and powerful. He urged […]
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Lawmakers reflect on the political strategy behind the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement as a moral compass, political architect, and strategist, leading to the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Reverend Frederick Douglass Taylor, civil rights gladiator, dies at age 81
Rev. Frederick Douglass Taylor, a lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a long-time member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, died on June 21 at Tranquillity Hospice in Austell, Ga. at the age of 81.
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Poor People’s Campaign and partners announce ‘Moral March’ on capital ahead of 2024 elections
Bishop William J. Barber II and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival are coordinating a mass assembly and moral march on Washington, D.C. to mobilize poor and low-wage infrequent voters to demand attention to their concerns in the political arena.
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Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while advocating for workers’ rights and racial justice, and his legacy continues to inspire us to work towards achieving the promised land of racial and economic justice.
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“I AM Story” podcast nominated for NAACP Image Award
By Sabreen Dawud, Special to the AFRO Earlier this year the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) announced their NAACP Image Award nomination for the I AM Story podcast. The podcast has been nominated in the Outstanding Limited Series/Short Form category. Released in April 2023, the I AM Story is centered around […]
