The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and legacy of Congressman, John Lewis (1940-2020), a key figure in some of the most pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. The first-day-of-issue event for the John Lewis Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the […]
Georgians Unite to Celebrate Voting Rights Joining John Lewis “Good Trouble” Marches and Votercades in Cities Across Georgia
By Edrea Davis –Black and Brown voters in cities across Georgia are joining the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda, the Transformative Justice Coalition, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and community organizers for John Lewis “Good Trouble” Marches and Votercades, festive celebrations of voting rights that will lead voters to the polls for early voting for the […]
The 51st NAACP Image Awards Illuminated the Airwaves With Black Excellence
NEW YORK — The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of “The 51st NAACP Image Awards” winners during a special ceremony which was broadcasted LIVE on BET and simulcasted across 10 ViacomCBS networks including MTV, MTV2, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, BET Her, Logo, TV Land, Pop and Smithsonian. Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, “The […]
It’s Becoming Very Clear the Support of Black Voters, Especially Black Women is the Key to a Hillary Clinton Win
Poll after poll indicates that Hillary Clinton’s run for president is more of a challenge than many expected. CNN exit polls indicate that people still do not trust Hillary Clinton. After her recent losses, including Wisconsin, it’s becoming very clear that the support of black women voters is the key to a Clinton victory. A […]
Shirley Sherrod, Jasmine Guy and Fonzworth Bentley Among 2011 Drum Major for Justice Honorees
Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Civil Rights – Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Rep. John Lewis – will be honored Evelyn Gibson Lowery, founder and chair of SCLC/Women’s Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. announced today that former Georgia State Director of USDA Rural Development, Shirley Sherrod; award-winning actor, […]