Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights Movement’
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics, Dies
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Civil Rights pioneer, who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King passed away on February 17th, 2026. at the age of 84.
Read MoreBlack and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.
Read More5 Things to Know: Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.
Here are five lesser-known facts about the life and legacy of the venerable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Where Do We Go From Here by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s January Book of the Month: Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We invite you to join us on January 24 at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum or virtually via Zoom.
Read MoreWhat People Don’t Understand About Black Nationalism
A new book pulls back the curtains on an activist whose contributions are often left out of the history despite her influence.
Read MoreRosa Parks’ story didn’t end in Montgomery. These students are proof of that.
Rosa Parks was a more interesting and radical figure, involved in many forgotten causes, rather than just the 1955 Montgomery bus protest.
Read MoreTerri Sewell calls for Rosa Parks Day to be federal holiday
As individual states and organizations remember Rosa Parks on this day, one politician wants a national holiday to commemorate her.
Read MoreJesse Jackson’s Health Struggles Highlight the Impact of His Civil Rights Leadership
Jackson’s allies point out his 66 years of activism, with even age and COVID failing to slow him entirely.
Read MoreThe Civil Rights Movement Changed America. We Glorify It at Our Peril.
In his book, Terry argues for an understanding of the Civil Rights Movement that aids us in our current and future fight for liberation.
Read MoreMichigan museum preserves Civil Rights artifacts amid federal efforts to downplay Black history
The house that once served as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists will open in 2026 after its move from Alabama to Michigan.
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