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RACE – The Incredible True Story of Gold Medal Champion Jesse Owens

Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. “Race” is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, […]

Tavis Smiley Speaks the Truth About the Media Coverage of Trumps Racist Comments

Radio and TV talk show host, Tavis Smiley, on MSNBC: “What troubles me quite frankly is that we keep talking about… Trump rising in the polls as if somehow this is happening miraculously,” Smiley said.” It’s happening in part because, as your lead-in shows with these now white supremacists supporting him — it’s happening because […]

President Barack Obama “Bringing the Audacity of Hope to Boys in the Hood”

By Pastor E. A. Deckard (Houston Forward Times) – I once heard a quote from an unknown source that was so powerful, I never forget it and have used it in many different variations throughout the years: “the dream of a dreamer only comes true if the dreamer has the faith to see it all […]

President Obama Speaks After Meeting with African American Faith and Civil Rights Leaders

President Obama delivers remarks after a meeting with African American Faith and Civil Rights leaders from the Roosevelt Room during Black History Month, February 18, 2016.

Bernie Sanders Meets with Civil Rights

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders discusses the economy, voting rights, and the criminal justice system during a conference with civil rights leaders in Washington D.C. Leaders include: Melanie L. Campbell, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Marc Morial, National Urban League, Al Sharpton, NAN, and actor/activist, Danny Glover, who has endorsed Sanders.

Hillary Clinton & Civil Rights Leaders’ Opening Remarks | Hillary Clinton Civil Rights Meeting

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton meets with Black leaders in New York City. Leaders include: Melanie L. Campbell, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Marc Morial, National Urban League, Al Sharpton, NAN, and Ingrid Sanders Jones, NCNW.

The Fight For Black Voters is On in the Democratic Presidential Race

By Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune – We’re at that point in the presidential primaries when the Democratic candidates rip each other apart over which of them will do the most for African-Americans. With the races in mostly white Iowa and New Hampshire behind them, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are turning their attention to Nevada […]