Jesse Jackson's life and activism reflect the ongoing impact of Southern politics on American elections. His story is a testament to the enduring power of the civil rights movement.

Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack is celebrated in a public memorial service with performances by Stevie Wonder and Lauryn ...

So how did she end up singing these beautiful songs?" Rev. Al Sharpton asked the packed audience. "Because if you know the ...

Roberta Flack's life to be honored Monday. Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church hosts memorial with Rev. Al Sharpton's eulogy.

Bloody Sunday, civil rights activists warn that the right to vote is in peril due to political attacks and restrictive laws.

(NNPA Newswire) – In one of the quickest punishments of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the modern era, Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) was censured by a 224-198 vote in the ...

March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaqclouds, Inc. (OTC: BCDS), a leading innovator in blockchain technology and decentralized finance, is pleased to announce Kevin Sharpton's appointment as ...

Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), on Monday will eulogize Roberta Flack at a celebration of life for the legendary musician at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in ...

Chavis, who was the National Director and a key organizer of the march, is featured alongside Rev. Al Sharpton, journalist Michael Cottman, and professor Emerita Angela Davis. The episode details ...

Those words are from the Rev. Al Sharpton, who is celebrating the life and activism of the iconic Hazel Nell Dukes, civil rights activist and leader within the ranks of the New York State chapter ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...