The current state of the country warrants a closer examination of the Rev. Sullivan’s self-help vision and demands for ...

At heart, Alfredo was the consummate Chicano activist, a true believer in El Movimiento. Despite his forays into Democratic ...

Opinion - Over the past week, the West African nation of Liberia was widely reported in the news around the globe, while social media literally exploded - especially in Africa - when United States ...

In March 1990, several demonstrations led by the disability rights group ADAPT served as an impetus to passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed 35 years ago this month, the ADA was the ...

SIUE is one of the many campuses nationwide home to Freedom School, a literacy program aimed at fostering a sense of ...

A rally at MLK Jr. Memorial Park commemorated the fifth anniversary of civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John Lewis' death.

Wednesday is Ida B. Wells' birthday, and a local organization is making sure Chicago girls learn about the trailblazing journalist and civil rights activist.

History was made in Daytona Beach Thursday. The community came together to celebrate the 150th birthday of Mary McLeod Bethune, a teacher and leader in civil rights. A big part of the celebration ...

A powerful new mural celebrating civil rights leader Z. Alexander Looby will be dedicated at the Looby Community Center in North Nashville.

The protest was part "Good Trouble Lives On" protest to honor civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his death.