Tag: Civil Rights

CRT Pioneer Crenshaw Exposes the Colorblind Myth

Pioneering civil rights scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw's powerful memoir 'Backtalker' traces her journey from Canton, Ohio to becoming a leading voice on Critical Race Theory.

Kanye West Music Lyrics Controversy MLK Line Explained

Kanye West's latest song, 'Bully', has sparked controversy over a line referencing Martin Luther King Jr. We break down what might be behind this choice and its implications for the Black community.

The Many Jesse Jackson Magazine Covers: An Iconic Life

RIP Rev Jackson. Take a look back at the many iconic Jesse Jackson magazine covers that visually documented the incredible life and legacy of a civil rights pioneer.

Ava DuVernay and Byron Allen unite for “King vs. The United States of America”

Ava DuVernay and Byron Allen unite for "King vs. The United States of America"—a powerhouse project chronicling Coretta Scott King's relentless decades-long battle against the government's whitewashed MLK assassination narrative, proving Black widows rewrite history.

Federal Judge Refuses To Charge Don Lemon In Anti-Ice Protest At Minnesota Church

Federal Judge refuses to charge Don Lemon after Anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, rejecting DOJ’s initial attempt.

LeBron & Nike’s MLK Sneakers Slammed

LeBron James and Nike face controversy over the LeBron 23 sneaker. The design, inspired by the Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, has sparked backlash for commercializing a national tragedy and being disrespectful to his legacy.

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North West Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates

North West has pulled the plug on two of her upcoming tour dates, days before she was scheduled to hit the stage. North was set to perform on August 5 with rapper Molly Santana in Dallas, Texas, but the show is now canceled along with their August 17 concert in Toronto, Canada. The official website promoting the Kimokawaii tour has been scrubbed from the Internet.

Duffy’s Triumphant Return to Stage After 15 Years

Singer Duffy has returned to the stage after a 15-year hiatus from performing. On July 5, the Welsh singer performed at Hoxton Hall in London in a secret, intimate gig that was her first full concert since 2011. Attendees had to enter a lottery to get tickets and sign NDAs.

Gospel Icons on the Las Vegas Strip: Why Now?

The Clark Sisters and Fred Hammond are headed to the Las Vegas Strip as part of a new gospel music residency. Nearly every story calls it historic or a milestone, as though the Holy Spirit had won something by landing in a casino district built to separate tourists from their money. Jesus spent much of His time warning people about confusing God with money. This residency is only the latest example of how Christianity in general, and the Black Church in particular, have twisted the Gospel. If there was one thing Jesus made crystal clear, it was that faith wasn't supposed to be a hustle. Today, you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference between Christianity and Cash Money Records. Christians have drunk the world's Kool-Aid and started believing that if the market validates it, God must have too.