Civil Rights Movement

A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 1965, Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led what was planned as a peaceful 54-mile march…

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Eric M. Wallace Announces Republican Primary Bid for State Senate Dist. 40

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Co-founder and President of Freedom’s Journal Institute for the Study of Faith and Public Policy; as well as…

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OP-ED: “Hell No!” That is my message to those who would divide us

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In framing the profound impact that organized labor has had on the civil rights movement and why…

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OP-ED: Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities for All

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Of all the issues confronting Americans, none is more basic than that of housing. Whether renting or…

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New Website Helps Diners Find Black-Owned Restaurants

OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES — “African-Americans make up only eight percent of restaurant owners and managers in the U.S.,” said…

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Women’s Suffrage Forged by Founding Sisters: Happy Birthday to Ida B.

CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — So proclaimed Ida B. Wells-Barnett, who fearlessly shined a light with words on the abominable dark days…

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A Fully Illustrated Edition of James’s Baldwin’s “The Fire Next Time” with Photography by Steve Schapiro

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — In 1963, two of James Baldwin’s most influential essays were fused to form a bestselling book…

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Former NNPA Chairs Talk Yesterday, Today and the Future

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Whether it’s taking a stand for the Double V campaign during World War II; marching with Dr.…

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