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Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu Dies At 90

The archbishop was a powerful force for nonviolence in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement.
12/26/2021
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 28: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressing crowd of demonstrators outside the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (Photo by Francis Miller/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)

This Day in Black History: April 4, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis.
04/04/2021
Black Lives Matter on BET Buzz 2021.
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Black Lives Matter Nominated For 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee will select a winner in Oct.
02/01/2021

Nobel Official: Obama Peace Prize Didn't Have Desired Effect

Award failed to live up to expectations, insider says.
09/18/2015

This Day in Black History: Dec. 10, 1950

Ralph Bunche wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
12/10/2014

Queen Latifah to Host 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Rihanna, Alicia Keys among past performers.
11/20/2014

This Day in Black History: Sept. 22, 1950

Ralph Bunche won the Nobel Peace Prize.
09/18/2014
Bernice King

MLK’s Daughter Slams Her Brothers for Wanting to Sell Items

The King brothers want to sell their father's Nobel Prize.
02/04/2014

Commentary: Nelson Mandela: A Brilliant Life of Noble Conviction

Former president of South Africa left legacy of integrity.
12/05/2013

This Day in Black History: Oct. 8, 2004

Wangari Muta Maathai received the Nobel Peace Prize.
10/08/2013
Lions, and Tigers and Mandela…Oh My! – 1997

Mandela’s 95th Birthday Is Celebrated Around the World

Help celebrate the icon's birthday by volunteering today.
07/18/2013