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Drive Racists Out of Public Life Forever, And Other Lessons From Black History

We’re living in a time…where people are really trying to constrain what we learn,” said Brian Jones, an author, longtime ...

13 of Malcolm X’s most powerful quotes to keep in your back pocket

Explore 13 powerful Malcolm X quotes on justice, identity, and resistance. See how his words still speak truth today.

11 Rosa Parks quotes to reflect on during Black History Month and beyond

Explore 11 powerful Rosa Parks quotes that speak to resistance, justice, and legacy. Her words still echo today, so revisit ...

In Honor of Black History Month, Read 25 Inspiring Quotes from Leaders Who've Helped Change the World

Read quotes from Oprah Winfrey, Angela Bassett, Denzel Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and more influential ...

'The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram' is the story of queer Black scholar finding love in WWII Europe

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American ...
Black Enterprise

Almost 6 Decades After His Death, 10 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Still Matter In 2026

These 10 MLK quotes matter now more than ever in 2026. The King holiday marks 58 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In the current political climate, the ...
Philadelphia Inquirer

As Minneapolis shooting stirs fears of state violence, several Black Panther Party members made their presence known in Philly

As the Trump administration increases the presence of federal agents in U.S. cities, a local group identifying as part of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense has become more active in ...