Civil Rights
How Black History Month began
How Black History Month began
Annual celebration dates back almost 100 years
1 Oct 2021
Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder
Family of Malcolm X claims letter proves FBI and NYPD involved in his murder
Daughters of assassinated civil rights leader demand reopening of investigation
23 Feb 2021
What are the arguments to end the coronavirus lockdown?
What are the arguments to end the coronavirus lockdown?
Cabinet ‘hawks’ and commentators say measures threaten economy and civil liberties
22 Apr 2020
Aretha Franklin ‘gravely ill’ as family and friends gather
Aretha Franklin ‘gravely ill’ as family and friends gather
The 76-year-old singer has battled a series of health problems
13 Aug 2018
Martin Luther King’s assassination 50 years on
Martin Luther King’s assassination 50 years on
4 April marks a half century since the civil rights leader was gunned down in Memphis
3 Apr 2018
Linda Brown of Brown v. Board civil rights case dies aged 76
Linda Brown of Brown v. Board civil rights case dies aged 76
Tributes pour in for ‘incredible’ woman who sparked a landmark desegregation ruling in 1954
27 Mar 2018
