Late NYPD Officer Accuses FBI, NYPD of Conspiring to Assassinate Malcolm X
Malcom X’s daughters are now demanding authorities reopen their father’s murder investigation.
Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Changed My Life
The civil rights leader was also a beloved mentor, spiritual teacher and trusted friend.
Valerie Jarrett: We Have An Opportunity To Change The Culture Around Voting
Valerie Jarrett, the Board Chair of When We All Vote, reflects on the impact of Rep. John Lewis' legacy and the importance of voting.
Rep. John Lewis To Lie In State At U.S. Capitol
The public is encouraged to leave tributes virtually.
Civil Rights Activist C.T. Vivian Will Lie In State At Georgia Capitol
C.T. Vivian will be honored in Georgia, including a processional through the streets of Atlanta as mourners pay their respects.
11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From
"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic." —John Lewis
Our Struggle Is One 'Of Many Lifetimes': A 1985 Interview With John Lewis Shows There's Still Work To Be Done
In a 1985 interview conducted for "Eyes on the Prize," Lewis reflected on the march from Selma to Montgomery and the power of the movement.
Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95
The Rev. C.T. Vivian was a key civil rights leader in the battle for racial justice and a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Activist J. Charles Jones Has Died at 82
The longtime civil rights attorney was among the leaders who helped desegregate lunch counters in North Carolina.
5 T-Shirts That Honor The Life & Legacy Of Emmett Till
On what would have been Till's 78th birthday, we honor the life of one of the most important catalysts of the Civil Rights Movement.
Civil Rights and Bites: These Black-owned Restaurants Fed and Fostered the Civil Rights Movement
As we celebrate Black History Month, ESSENCE wants to acknowledge the African-American contributions to American cuisine. And, today, we highlight the Black-owned restaurants that both fed and fostered the movement.
Georgia State Sen. Nikema Williams On Continuing The Legacy Of The Civil Rights Movement
Georgia state Sen. Nikema Williams refuses to shy away from her responsibility to protect the Black vote, even after being arrested: "I'm going to continue to speak up for those that for far too long have been overlooked and unheard in our political process."