Angela Davis, philosopher and activist An icon of feminism ... curriculum excised almost all mention of the social justice movement. "African American Studies is a rigorous scholarly response ...

Over the next four years at Northwestern, she became more conscious of racial discrimination, advocated against the Vietnam ...

Public outcry has ramped up since Trump singled out the national African American museum in ... Historians and activists have been using social media to press to protect the preservation of ...

and civil rights activist became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University and used his academic expertise to advocate for civil rights and social justice. Du Bois ...

New Era Detroit is one of several new African-American ... of activists in their 20s and 30s are coming together, some of them espousing black power, while others emphasize more social justice ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA paid tribute to four African American activists who helped desegregate ... individuals played a key role in bringing social change to the transportation industry.

Activist Maulana Karenga and his wife Tiamoya celebrating Kwanzaa in 2000. Karenga created the holiday in 1966 as an opportunity for Black Americans to reaffirm their African roots and strengthen ...

For generations, African American cotillions' traditions affected the social, cultural, and philanthropic landscape of the U.S.

From breaking racial barriers to inspiring social change, African American athletes have shaped ... combined with grassroots movements and community activism, have the potential to drive ...

The Multi-Generational Community Building (MGCB) speaker series will host an event on May 15 and 16, featuring civil rights activists ... director of the African American Civil War Memorial ...

Southern heritage landmarks Atlanta’s significance as a center for civil rights activism makes it essential for understanding African American political and social movements. The Martin Luther ...