Merritt, Stockton University's distinguished professor of Africana studies and social work, retired in January after 49 years ...

On Feb. 26, Arizona State University's Multicultural Communities of Excellence will be holding Know History Know Self on the ...

Fannie Lou Hamer was an artist who fought for inclusive democracy. Her advocacy and activism laid the groundwork for the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Who would have thought the sacrifices of Fannie Lou Hamer, Harriet Tubman, Diane Nash, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and many more, would be crushed to know that so many are ...

There's still time to celebrate Black History Month and reflect on how Black Americans helped shape history. Here's what to ...

Charles Cobb Jr. played an integral role in getting Black people registered to vote during the Mississippi Freedom Summer ...

Voices from the Past” to feature historical reenactment COLUMBUS—The community is invited to the Columbus Library on Wednesday, February 19, for a living history performance, “Voices from the Past.” ...

Numerous civil rights advocates and entertainers, including Fannie Lou Hamer and Chadwick Boseman, have navigated disabilities. The civil rights and disability rights movements are historically ...

Launched in 2011, the Mississippi Freedom Trail brings history to life, honoring key figures and sites of the ... Born in Montgomery County, Mississippi, Fannie Lou Hamer grew up as the youngest of 20 ...

Lou Reed was one of them, as he believed a different album was his true opus, not the one people declared it to be. Typically, this comes about as the public overwhelmingly like easier projects.

A Celebration of Fannie’s wonderful Life will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 am at Faith Congregational Church, 2030 Main Street Hartford, CT. The family will receive friends ...