“He can try to rewrite history, but we have the receipts. And as the Smithsonian’s exhibits magnificently illustrate, African Americans have survived — and overcome — much worse than the frothings of a puffed-up president who fancies himself a king.” — Eugene Robinson By Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League – The history […]
Chi-Town Native, Pope Leo II Elected as the New Head of the Catholic Church: A Vision of Unity, Justice, and Environmental Stewardship
VATICAN CITY — In a historic moment that is already sending ripples through the global religious community, the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope: Chicago-born Giovanni Cattaneo, now Pope Leo II. Known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship, Pope Leo II’s election marks a bold new direction […]
Activist Tamika Mallory’s, ‘State of Emergency’ is Debut Book From Charlamagne Tha God’s New Imprint, Black Privilege Publishing
Tamika D. Mallory, the groundbreaking, award winning social justice leader, Time 100 honoree, and co-founder of social justice organization Until Freedom, made her highly anticipated literary debut with the recent release of STATE OF EMERGENCY with BLACK PRIVILEGE PUBLISHING, a new imprint from Atria Books at Simon & Schuster. A searing indictment of America’s historical, […]
Advocates Tackle Bolstering Black Entrepreneurship In Town Hall On The State Of Black Business
By J. Cunningham – Black business leaders and supporters strategized on solutions to save African-American livelihoods at a recent virtual town hall on the state of Black-owned businesses. The panelists discussed the specific needs of the more than two million Black-owned businesses in the United States and what should be done to ensure they survive […]
BET Launches $25 Million Content for Change Initiative to Target Racial Inequality in America
NEW YORK – BET recently announced its overall social justice initiative “Content for Change,”an expansive campaign anchored in the principle that media plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving individuals’ and communities’ values, perceptions and actions. BET, in partnership with corporate, civil rights and social justice organizations, will leverage its unique position and platforms […]
Ferguson Activist Cori Bush Honors Dr. Kings Dream by Remaining on the Frontline in the Fight for Justice, Livable Wages and Healthcare
Bush hopes to become the first African American Congresswoman from Missouri Ferguson Activist Cori Bush will honor the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4th at a special reception in Washington, D.C. Held at the popular gathering place for progressives, activists and believers in democracy—Busboys & Poets on 14th Street, NW—Cori will engage […]
College Students Present Social Justice Concepts During Lowery Institute’s 3rd Annual Change Agent Tank
Atlanta, GA – Five entrepreneurial-minded college students will compete for $5000 in the third annual “Change Agent Tank” hosted by the Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights on Wednesday April 12, 2018 6 – 9 PM. The Change Agents will pitch their concept to several distinguished members of the Atlanta business […]
State of Black America 2016 – “Locked Out: Education, Jobs and Justice”
By Marc H. Morial (To Be Equal #17) – New York, NY – As we observe the 40th anniversary of the State of Black America® the similarities of the United States of 1976 and the United States of 2016 are profoundly striking. The nation was recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. […]