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DTLR, NAACP Honors 58th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday By Organizing Selma Trip For 150 Students

DTLR recently partnered with NAACP to sponsor 150 students from several Atlanta Metro-Area schools to travel to Selma, Ala., in memory of the 58th...

Amelia Boynton Robinson Civil Rights Champion Dies

Civil Rights Warrior Amelia Boynton Robinson,  Dies At 104 America has lost a warrior of the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Amelia Boynton Robinson died Wednesday in Alabama of a massive stroke. She was 104 years old. The world will miss the presence of Amelia Boynton, Civil  Rights warrior  whose contribution to the struggle made a difference.  Be very clear that […]

'Selma' star David Oyelowo to play Atlanta courthouse killer Brian Nichols in movie

After pulling off his remarkable physical, vocal and award-nominated portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King in the critically-acclaimed movie Selma, there is little doubt...

Stars coming out to celebrate Congressman John Lewis' 75th birthday

This has already been a memorable, emotional 2015 for legendary Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.). Fresh off of commemorating the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" at the...

In Selma, Ala., Obama proved that he is ‘Black enough’

SELMA, Ala. (NNPA) – Throughout his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama was dogged by one question: Is he Black enough? The question was repeated…

Selma, 50 years ago and today: 'Not much has changed'

SELMA, Ala. — This is a city seemingly frozen in time. From a symbolic and surface standpoint, Selma is the feel-good story of the year....

Atlanta Icon John Lewis honored by President Obama at Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge

SELMA, Ala. — Atlanta's legendary Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.) showed unequivocally that, even 50 years later, the violent events of "Bloody Sunday" at the...

Selma: 50th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday' on Edmund Pettus Bridge

SELMA, Ala. — A tidal wave of humanity flooded downtown Selma and the infamous Edmund Pettus Bridge in celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Bloody...

Selma civil rights milestone marked by first Black president

SELMA, Ala. (AP) — America’s racial history “still casts its long shadow upon us,” President Barack Obama said Saturday as he stood in solidarity and…

Entertainers performing at Selma's 50th anniversary in Alabama

Selma 50 organizers have confirmed celebrities including R. Kelly, T.I and a long list of others will be in Dallas County for commemoration of the...

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