National Civil Rights Museum hosts virtual book talk with award-winning historian Crystal R. Sanders during Black History Month
“We are thrilled to host Dr. Sanders once again and bring attention to this crucial aspect of American history,” said Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. “Her work ...
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Two pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement, Charles Person and Thomas Gaither
For Charles Person and Thomas Gaither, 1961 was an eventful year in their young lives. Person was 18 and became the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, and Gaither was 22 when he introduced the ...
Black History Month: 25 songs of civil rights, protest and hope
Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...
Lincoln Memorial Museum will highlight civil rights moments held on its steps
The Lincoln Memorial has been the site of historic moments in American civil rights history, and a museum set to open in 2026 will highlight how the memorial became a platform for the First Amendment.
Key figure in civil rights movement, youngest ‘Freedom Rider’ honored after passing at 82
On Friday, friends and family of the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders gathered at the historic Ebenezer Baptist ...
Best Picture Oscar Nominee ‘Nickel Boys’ Gets Streaming Premiere Date
Nickel Boys”—director Ramell Ross’ drama that earned a 2025 Best Picture Oscar nomination—is coming soon to streaming video ...
Trump orders release of JFK, MLK assassination documents. When will they see the light of day?
An executive order by Donald Trump demands the nation's security organizations create plans to release confidential records ...