Some have criticized singer Nat King Cole for not being more vocal during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. But in his trademark understated way, new research shows that the music legend was a true force for racial justice.
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Updated Oct. 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the Black Power Salute during the 200-meter medal ceremony at the Olympics on this day in 1968. What was the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics? During the medal ceremony for the 200-meter sprint at the […]
Updated October 2, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. Josephine Baker’s debut in Paris on this day in 1925, was a pivotal moment in her career and played a significant role in her rise to international stardom. How did Josephine Baker start in Paris? On October 2, 1925, Josephine Baker made her debut at the Théâtre des […]
Updated July 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on this day in 1963. Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and leader in the civil rights movement. He led peaceful protests and advocated for nonviolent resistance […]
Updated April 4, 2024 at 12:50 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968. Where was Martin Luther King Jr. when he was assassinated? Martin Luther King Jr. was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when he was shot. Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.? James […]
Updated Feb. 21, 2024 at 12:45 p.m. Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York City. Who was Malcolm X? Malcolm X was an African American civil rights activist, preacher, writer and speaker. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of black people and a […]
This wasn’t supposed to be about politics or identity or anti-Semitism, about war or peace. It’s a story about a name. What’s in a name? Nothing at all, says Mr. Shakespeare. Or maybe all of the above when the name is Israely and the year was 2023.
Updated Dec. 1, 2023 at 12:20 p.m. Rosa Parks became known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights movement,” beginning with a single act of defiance on a city bus on this day 68 years ago. What happened when Rosa Parks wouldn’t give up her seat? While coming back from work in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa […]