The Trump administration has quietly rewritten which holidays unlock free entry to America’s national parks in 2026 and the changes are already stirring national outrage. The new National Park Service “fee-free” calendar no longer includes Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, two federal holidays that honor Black civil rights and emancipation, while adding June […]
Bernice King, the daughter of the late Coretta Scott King, wants her mother’s letters, speeches, and commentary published.
New data shows a racial divide when it comes to how historical events are viewed.
The D.A., Dre Johnson & Alichia Cruz, team up with DJ Jay Claxton to salute Martin Luther King Jr, with all your favorite #ClassicHipHop tracks. From the looks our social networks, our listeners loved it! Thanks for all the comments, texts, tweets, IG chatter..etc. We love you….Long time! If you missed it or want to […]
We are celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. today, so Bernice Jenkins wanted to find out what they were doing up in heaven. Listen…
On the day the nation remembered the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy‘s assassination, former ambassador and civil rights warrior Andrew Young weighed in on his civil rights legacy on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin. The civil rights community was shaken to the core by the slaying of our 35th president, not only because they admired his willingness to […]
In today’s 3 Things You Should Know Jeff Johnson reminds us that Monday is the official celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Listen to the audio player…
Nelson Mandela wasn’t just admired in South Africa, but around the world. Reflecting on his life, Jeff Johnson talked to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”…
Thousands of people gathered on the original site of the March on Washington to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. There were activists, civil rights leaders, and our instagram friends. Check out some of our favorite pics from our IG friends. Trayvon Martin’s mom and lawyer are seen here…glad to see she is still fighting. Thanks to […]
Today would have marked the 84th birthday of the legendary Martin Luther King Jr. The activist, and Civil Rights Movement leader impacted not only African-Americans but so many other races and that is one of many reasons why to this day he will always one of the most iconic Africa American’s. Watch Dr King’s […]
April 4 marks the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. At sunset on April 4, the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. invites the public to join them as they honor the life of Dr. King on the anniversary of his assassination by holding a candlelight […]