Tag: activist
NFL Great Jim Brown Sought Solutions in a Lifetime Devoted to Activism
By EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer
Jim Brown's legs, ever-churning and sturdy as tree trunks, helped propel him to fame on the football field. His...
10 Quotes: Malcolm X Talks Justice, Equity and Inclusion
By Jaivon Grant, California Black Media
Malcolm X, originally known as Malcolm Little, was born 98 years ago on May 19, 1925. He was a...
California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed
By Tanu Henry and Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media
Assemblymember Mike Gipson Demands Sac County Remove Foster Children From Former Jail
Last week, Assemblymember Mike...
Harry Belafonte, Activist and Entertainer, Dies at 96
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and...
Senegal Musician Maal Named UN Ambassador on Desertification
By Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Senegalese singer-songwriter Baaba Maal on Monday was named a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Covention to Combat Desertification.
Maal has...