Who Was Johnia Berry? Her Story, Tragedy, and Enduring Impact
Johnia Berry is a smart young woman who dreamed of changing the world through education. She had gone to Knoxville, Tennessee, for that purpose. In 2004, her life…
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Icon Ruby Bridges Returns To National Civil Rights Museum For Annual Reading Festival
By National Civil Rights Museum Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Memphis, TN, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting its eighth Ruby Bridges…
“Remain Woke” – Revisiting The Past Reveals The Kind Of Danger America Faces Under Trump
By John Harwood Photos: Wikimedia Commons MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Students from the SEED School in Baltimore did not arrive here venting outrage against Donald Trump’s war on their…
Slavery: How To Pay For The Sins Of Our Forefathers
By Stephen Kamugasa Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Charlie Gladstone's journey of discovery regarding his family's history is a profound narrative that intertwines personal reflection with broader societal implications.…
The 1923 Dutton Family Tree: Who’s Who in Yellowstone
“1923” is a part of the “Yellowstone” universe. This series follows the Dutton family during a challenging period filled with hardships. The Duttons are known for their strong…
Historic Photos Show MLK’s Final Days In Memphis, Community Response To Assassination
By The Commercial Appeal Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was on a tour of the South to recruit volunteers for his "Poor People's…
Will American People Accept Empty Seats In Closed Schools?
By Patrick T. Hiller Photos: Wikimedia Commons Not long after the Trump administration took office, my son noticed several empty seats in his sixth-grade classroom. At first, he…
National Civil Rights Museum: Our April 4th Dr. King Commemoration Will Focus On His Call For Collective Power For Social Change
By National Civil Rights Museum Photos: YouTube Screenshots\Wikimedia Commons Memphis, TN, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present…
When I Was A “Foolish American” I Put A Worm In My Pocket In Uganda
By Milton Allimadi Photos: Milton Allimadi It was around 1971 or 1972, when I was either 10, or 11 years old, when Okello p’Marino taught me how babies…
Alabama: Sharpton Traveling To Selma To Mark 60th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday
By National Action Network Photos: Wikimedia Commons NEW YORK, NY (March 8, 2025) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will travel…