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Civil Rights Warrior Amelia Boynton Robinson,  Dies At 104 America has lost a warrior of the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Amelia Boynton Robinson died Wednesday in Alabama of a...

*Over the weekend, Oprah tweeted her praise for the film “Straight Outta Compton” to her friend, “Selma” director Ava DuVernay. Winfrey called the film “powerful” and “eye opening rap education.” Winfrey’s compliments shocked those who are familiar with her disapproval of hip-hop and hip-hop culture. Not yet, @Oprah. Super curious. Interested to see how @FGaryGray […]

SELMA, Ala. — This is a city seemingly frozen in time. From a symbolic and surface standpoint, Selma is the feel-good story of the year.…

SELMA, Ala. — A tidal wave of humanity flooded downtown Selma and the infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge in celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”…

Selma 50 organizers have confirmed celebrities including R. Kelly, T.I and a long list of others will be in Dallas County for commemoration of the 50th…

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the premiere organization of film media professionals, set a goal last year to expand its industry presence during…

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Essence magazine has not only created one of America’s signature events of the 4th of July (via the mammoth annual “Essence…

Voter also calls ‘I Can’t Breathe’ t-shirts bad taste Want a glimpse into what the overwhelmingly white Oscar voting academy really thinks about “black movies” and…

Media magnate and Selma producer Oprah Winfrey will join the cast members in a march Sunday in Selma, Ala. to commemorate the birthday of Martin…

Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon, said it was "almost too much" to see himself being portrayed by an actor in the...