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James Baldwin's Queerness Was Inseparable from His Blackness
Though 'I Am Not Your Negro' doesn't address Baldwin's homosexuality, it was integral to his political philosophy in ways that can give us hope today.
BC City Hit with More KKK Propaganda, This Time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Police aren’t sure if it’s the work of “two idiots in their basement” or a genuine push by the infamous hate group.
This Restaurant's MLK Day Special of Fried Chicken and Watermelon Didn't Go Over Super Well
Pyle said that she wanted to “have some fun” on Martin Luther King Day, because what’s better than a zany celebration to honor the late civil-rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner who was assassinated in 1968?
I Survived 48 Hours with American Frat Boys Partying in a Canadian Ski Town
Every Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the Americans invade Whistler, British Columbia.
These Photos Show the Power and Dignity of Black Men
The Campaign for Black Male Achievement and famed photographer Ruddy Roye have collaborated on 'Black Male Re-Imagined,' a stunning new narrative photo project that highlights black community leaders.
Why Environmental History Is Black History
A combination of history and branding left people of color out of national parks and nature.
The Bizarre Reason You Rarely Hear Martin Luther King Quotes in Movies
Steven Spielberg has received criticism for buying the film rights to MLK's speeches, and further controversy stems from King's estate.
Black Artists Delivered Fiery Civil Rights Speeches at #MLKNOW
Stars like Chris Rock and Michael B. Jordan honored the legacy of Dr. King by performing the historic speeches of legendary activists. These renditions highlighted how far we have yet to go to achieve equality.
We're Still Marching Towards MLK's Promised Land
Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality in America has been deferred. It's up to us to fight to make it a reality.
'Activism Is Survival': 'Creed' Director Ryan Coogler on Blackout for Human Rights and #mlkNOW
We caught up with the director to talk about activism by artists and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. today.