Mar 05 Despite mixed views on civil rights in 1965, Americans largely supported Selma marchers By Andrew Kohut When civil rights activists led a bloody protest march in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965 that is credited with helping to assure passage of the Voting Rights Act that year, civil rights was a top issue for… Continue reading
Feb 26 Obama celebrates Black History Month ahead of Selma visit By Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is celebrating what he calls "the central role that African Americans have played in every aspect of American life." Obama was joined by his wife Michelle as they hosted a White House reception Thursday for… Continue reading
Feb 23 Good night for ‘Birdman’ and ‘Budapest,’ but no big winners at last night’s Oscars By Victoria Fleischer At last night’s 87th annual Oscar ceremony, all eight best picture nominees went home with at least one award. Continue reading
Feb 20 8 things you didn’t know about this year’s Oscar nominees By Ruth Tam Which film featured a fake baby? Who wanted her character to die of in the midst of filming? Find out before Sunday's Oscars. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 6:29 News Wrap: MLK Day inspires tributes, protests and service By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Americans observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with marches celebrating the civil rights leader, as well as protests over the racial divide, police killings of people of color and income disparity. Also, Iran and Hezbollah… Continue watching
Jan 19 MTV airs programming in black and white on MLK Day By Stacy A. Anderson, Associated Press WASHINGTON — MTV is taking the color out of its programming on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to encourage people to talk about what race means in their lives. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 7:08 How the Oscars’ lack of diversity reflects who runs Hollywood By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 09 Gwen’s Take: Ping-pong politics By Gwen Ifill So here we are. No matter how trivial or horrific, it seems we have reached a stage in our national and international debates where no event is allowed to rise or fall on its own merit anymore. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 9:24 Director Ava DuVernay on sharing the story of ‘Selma’ and deconstructing American heroes By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 ‘Selma’ director Ava DuVernay on writing new speeches for MLK By Murrey Jacobson The movie, "Selma," is getting plenty of attention for its portrayal of history, the relationship between Martin Luther King and President Lyndon Johnson -- and the way it showcases Dr. King's skills and choices as a political tactician and activist. Continue reading