Black History/White Lies: The 10 biggest myths about the Civil Rights Movement OPINION: Part two of theGrio’s Black History Month series explores the myths, misunderstandings and ...

Still, the neighborhood is a pivotal part of the city’s history, specifically the uprising of 1969 and its role in the civil rights movement.

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict the fight for civil rights.

This month, America honors Black history. Unfortunately, our nation’s schoolchildren aren’t being taught much about the subject. A recent UCLA study found that more than half of states have ...

As Black Americans enter Black History Month and stand in the face of what might very well be a Civil Rights Movement 2.0, it’s fitting to celebrate our contemporary heroes and learn about these ...

Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and culture of Black Americans. Many museums and historic sites in Mississippi are dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement.

Is the Black Lives Matter movement a success? Answering that first requires understanding how it's not like its predecessor.

Mary Church Terrell was a reserved, yet outspoken activist who helped lay the foundation for the civil rights movement.

Murray’s writings, particularly the 1951 book “States’ Laws on Race and Color,” were influential in shaping legal strategies during the Civil Rights Movement.

During Black History Month, it's important to separate fact from fiction.

This Black History Month, we need to do more than combat attempts to rewrite the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and other civil rights leaders.