http://democracynow.org – It was 50 years ago today that FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover made headlines by calling Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the “most notorious liar in the country.” Hoover made the comment in front of a group of female journalists ahead of King’s trip to Oslo where he received the 1964 Nobel […]
This year’s installment of the Abantu Book Festival has yet again placed celebrating black writers and African heritage in the limelight. The fair, held in Soweto, started on Thursday and ended on high today (Sunday) with a music festival. It drew big names such as acclaimed Nigerian authors Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Bibi Bakare-Yusuf. […]
The night before the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.’s advisers offered their opinions on what message he should deliver. But he went his own way. Subscribe to TIME ►► http://po.st/SubscribeTIME Get closer to the world of entertainment and celebrity news as TIME gives you access and insight on the people who make what […]
Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Jeane Barrett reports it took 12 minutes for her team to extract Woods from his destroyed car. Despite serious leg injuries, the pro golfer was able to move his arms to help out the rescue crew. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News […]
On March 28, 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr. appeared on NBC’s Meet The Press to discuss his historic five-day march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more Archives: http://bit.ly/NBCArchives One week after leading, King said that the demonstration was necessary not just to help push the Voting Rights […]
Just as race relations in the U.S. have changed throughout history, so have the roles of minorities in film. It wasn’t always pretty, kind or fair. Learn more about this story at www.newsy.com/82493/ Find more videos like this at www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsyvideos Follow Newsy on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newsy source Related Posts Top black […]
In 1967, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King spoke with NBC News’ Sander Vanocur about the “new phase” of the struggle for “genuine equality.” » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will […]
Fifty-five years ago today, Malcolm X was assassinated. The civil rights leader was shot to death on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. He was only 39 years old. Details of his assassination remain disputed to this day. Earlier this month, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said he was considering […]
The New York DA’s office has said they “will begin a preliminary review of the matter,” in light of a new Netflix documentary which casts doubt on who killed Malcom X 55 years ago. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and […]
Black History Month Quotes 2018: Inspirational Sayings By Prominent African-American Figures | Breaking News Subscribe to update lastest news in the world source Related Posts Top black actors | Worth Sharing Videos If you look at the history worldwide, Black people have contributed more than anybody else. They have contributed to almost Read more Logic […]