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Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Was a Drum Major for Environmental Justice

By Felicia M. Davis – As I say farewell to our beloved leader, spiritual and intellectual guide and personal mentor, reflections upon the many lessons that Dr. Joseph E. Lowery taught informs my perspective on virtually everything. We know that he would admonish us to listen to the experts about COVID19 but he would also […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Regina Belle, Cassi Davis, Roland Martin Honor Rev. Joseph Lowery at 98th Birthday Celebration

ATLANTA – As actress, Cassi Davis, and journalist, Roland S. Martin, kept the program moving, civil rights pioneers Christine King Farris and Rev. C. T. Vivian, joined new-school leaders like Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, nearly 100 student Change Agents, and over 500 attendees to celebrate Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery’s 98th birthday. Presented recently […]

Digital Underground Co-Founder Chopmaster J Drops Tribute Album to His 5th Grade Classmate, VP Kamala Harris

On MLK Day Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee Announce Plans to Skip the Oscars

It’s sad to hear that on the day we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. award-winning director, Spike Lee, and actress and producer, Jada Pinkett Smith, have announced they will not attend the 2016 Oscar ceremony. Sad but a great way to bring attention to the fact that this is the second year all-white slate of major […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Letter to Dr. King

Raynard Jackson – You didn’t know me when you were here, But through your words I feel you are near. I was too young for the demonstration, But I learned about you in my education. You said we all were created equal, But maybe now we need a new sequel. Because I don’t know what […]