The longtime freedom fighter takes no days off as he continues to rally for the civil rights of marginalized communities. For decades, the Rev. Al Sharpton’s advocacy has placed him at the forefront ...

OPINION: The reverend, who has been fighting for Black people for five decades, reminded us in his acceptance speech, “Some of us had to pay a price for your resume to even be read.” Editor’s note: ...

Making the shift from a notorious drug dealer, to a multiplatinum rapper, to a savvy business is not easy, but Jay-Z certainly makes it look that way. The billionaire mogul is the definition of growth ...

It's a lingering stain on this country that one name is consistently absent from Black History Month celebrations each February: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Based solely on our skin color, ...

Benjamin Crump has earned high praise for his tireless work as a civil rights attorney, standing tall as a champion of justice for those in need. The bevy of high-profile cases he’s taken on are just ...

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