Billy Penn

From MLK Jr. to Michelle Obama, everyday historical heroes were on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

The African American Museum of Philadelphia hosted a “Everyday Freedom Heroes” costume contest to highlight Black Americans’ ...
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Newark's Jeff Harris on city's growth, its Black history and inspiring youth

Newark City Council President Jeff Harris reflected on Newark's Black history while sharing his thoughts on Newark.

When freedom was fragile: How Quinn Chapel AME put its faith in action

Members of Chicago’s first Black church rose to help enslaved people achieve their freedom because they knew theirs hung in the balance.
Yakima Herald

Future still uncertain following Lions Pool closure

Over the last few months, a group of local coaches, swim parents and pool patrons has been meeting with the city to try to find a path forward.

Charlie Kirk’s Group Expands Into High Schools. G.O.P. States Are Helping.

Turning Point USA, the right-wing campus group, is partnering with Arkansas and Indiana, the latest of several states to have similar arrangements.

Bernard Lafayette Jr., 85, Dies; Civil Rights Leader Helped Plan Selma March

A close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, he was involved in many of the key moments of the Black freedom ...
Opinion

Martin Luther King III recalls his father’s legacy ahead of Bloody Sunday anniversary

This weekend, thousands of people will head to Alabama to mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Opinion

Full text of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s speech at The People's Celebration: "I want to talk about my daddy"

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American ...

Free speech case puts first graders’ rights in spotlight

The lawsuit involves a first grader who allegedly received a punishment for giving a Black Lives Matter drawing to an African ...