In 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer stood before the Democratic National Convention (DNC). She delivered one of the most searing indictments of American democracy. “Is this America, the land of the free ...
Fannie Lou Hamer's fight for voting rights in 1964 remains relevant today as states continue to enact voter suppression tactics. While Black political representation has increased, many elected ...
The documentary examines the life of civil rights legend Fannie Lou Hamer, offering first-hand accounts by those who knew her and worked side by side with her in the struggle for voting rights.
Civic education is not just important — it is essential. Too many of our young people do not know who represents them.
When Booker speaks until exhaustion, he channels the persistence of civil rights activists who staged sit-ins at segregated ...
The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills transformed into a jubilant showcase of artistic achievement on February 17, 2025, as the American Black Film Festival Honors bestowed its coveted Excellence in the ...
On location at the NJEA Convention, Steve Adubato speaks with artist and activist Robert Shetterly, creator of the "Americans Who Tell the Truth" portrait series. They discuss his inspiration for ...