Bishop William J. Barber II Delivers His Last Sermon After Announcing His Retirement
Bishop William J. Barber II has held the spiritual office of senior pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church since 1993....
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USPS Announces 2023 Stamp Will Honor Late Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
It's a U.S. stamp of approval....
Black Leaders Urge Georgia Residents to Stay Home as the State Reopens Hair Salons, Gyms, and Bowling Alleys
Social justice leaders around the country are urging folks in Georgia to stay home in order to protect themselves and their communities....
Civil Rights Leaders Call Out Congress To Address Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on African Americans
Civil rights leaders are coming together to request a meeting to discuss the effects of the coronavirus on the black community....
This Day in History: First Black Student Enrolls at University of Alabama
By this day, Autherine Lucy was taking her first classes, facing tremendous challenges, as the first black student at the University of Alabama....
Influential Blacks Who Could Bend Presidents’ Ears
African American leaders whose advise, insights led to groundbreaking change...