UCLA Honors Trailblazing 14-Year-Old Activist Amariyanna Copeny aka 'Little Miss Flint'
Since 2015, the young changemaker has remained a leading voice in the fight against environmental racism, with a specific focus on clean water efforts for underserved communities.
Chelsea Miller: 'A Lot Of White Influencers Use Social Justice Issues As A Way To Garner Attention & Money'
Miller joined fellow activists Mary Pat Hector, Zyahna Bryant and Sophia Dennis for a powerful conversation at the 2021 ESSENCE GU Summit.
Exclusive: Tamika Mallory Is Bringing A 'State Of Emergency' To Your Bookshelf
The activist's literary debut will be the first title from Charlamagne Tha God’s publishing imprint.
Speak On It: Rachel Cargle Chats With Nikki Giovanni And Rapsody
Author and activist Rachel Cargle moderates this cross-generational conversation between literary giant Nikki Giovanni and Grammy-nominated artist Rapsody on impacting past, present and future activism.
Moana Manifesto: 'I Encourage You to Raise Your Voice'
"While I’ve wondered how the first half of 2020 could have been any worse, I realize the second half offers us an opportunity to leverage these trying times and foster a revolution," says Moana Luu.
Oluwatoyin Salau: Activist Found Dead After Tweeting About Sexual Assault
The 19-year-old will be remembered for her passion, caring spirit, and activism.
Kamala Harris Calls For Legislation To Be Passed, Demands To Be Met To Satisfy Protesters
Kamala Harris said this week that she is backing legislation that would require a national standard for police use of force cases.
Rapper Chika Arrested For Protesting In Los Angeles
The breakout artist spent seven hours in handcuffs for demonstrating against the racial injustice of George Floyd's death
Martin Luther King III Speaks About His Father’s Legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s son, Martin Luther King III, waxes poetic about his father’s foresight
Alabama Man Has Been Serving A Life Sentence For The Last 38 Years For Stealing $9
Journalist Beth Shelburne's viral Twitter thread about Willie Simmons drew more attention to Alabama's controversial habitual offender law.
3 Indiana Judges Suspended Without Pay After Fight At White Castle
The altercation ended with Judge Andrew Adams and Judge Bradley Jacobs being shot and requiring emergency surgeries for their wounds.
Obama Criticizes ‘Woke’ Culture, Says It’s Not Real Activism
“If all you're doing is casting stones, you're probably not going to get that far. That's easy to do.” — President Barack Obama
Nike Tapped This Brooklyn Activist For Latest Shoe Collab
Inspired by the R46 MTA subway car.
Oscar Winner Spike Lee Teams Up With Michael B. Jordan And Coach For New Film
“Spike’s art has moved the cultural dial for decades. I’m proud of the powerful messaging of this film,” says Jordan.