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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of his victory over Sonny Liston.

After witnessing an execution at Angola prison in Louisiana, Jonathan Eig writes that he felt complicit in the death penalty. But recent events in Alabama and Louisiana have prompted him to reconsider.

After witnessing an execution at Angola prison in Louisiana, Jonathan Eig writes that he felt complicit in the death penalty. But recent events in Alabama and Louisiana have prompted him to reconsider.

After witnessing an execution at Angola prison in Louisiana, Jonathan Eig writes that he felt complicit in the death penalty. But recent events in Alabama and Louisiana have prompted him to reconsider.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are among American history’s most thoroughly chronicled figures, their voices and mannerisms captured…

If you reduce your consideration of Black history and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. to just February, you miss the celebration’s point entirely.  Early versions of Black History Month, first proposed by writer and historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, were born out of necessity because he believed the contributions of Black folk...

'Another Round' director Thomas Vinterberg has shared his thoughts on Chris Rock directing an American remake. 

Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech is well known, but there are several other key speeches that also resonate as historical signposts of the Civil Rights Movement.

Amplifying Atlanta

Do you have a favorite 2023 book? This year I curated my favorite books by themes, debut authors and favorite authors. My recommendations include