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.
Dozens of 5-to-17-year-olds wore makeup and fashions of the era to depict historical figures and highlight their achievements for the annual Blacks in Wax.
More than a week after Rep. Green was censured for interrupting Trump's address, the lingering question is: Why didn’t ...
There are a handful of photographs of Jesse Jackson that capture not only his unique place in history but that also ...
Texas, for his rude — and loud — antics during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress seems appropriate, unless you know a little ...
Standing at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge where hundreds of Foot Soldiers were attacked 60 years ago while ...
Sixty years after John Lewis and hundreds of Civil Rights activists were beaten by the Alabama State Police, thousands returned to Selma and the Edmund Pettus Bridge to remember one of the bloodiest ...
On Sunday, March 9, civil rights leaders gathered at the City Hall steps to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus.
Over the years, our country’s tragedies and triumphs have been written in Jesse Jackson’s determined brow, silent tears and his greying head bowed in prayer.
This Jubilee was a revival of spirit and purpose, not a retrospective, with the goal of encouraging people in the audience to ...
Reflecting on past struggles and emphasizing the importance of voting, the aging foot soldiers are urging younger generations ...