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Hear from Fabian Nelson, the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Mississippi Legislature, about what he felt learning he had won the race.

(RNS) — It's a different colorblindness than the one envisioned in King's 'Dream' speech.

A James Baldwin biopic has been announced - but who was the author / activist? Here's a film recommendation that is a must-watch to begin to appreciate the timeless resonance of one of the 20th century’s greatest minds.

Chlöe Bailey, Olivia Colman, Woody Harrelson, and Tosin Cole will star in the film adaptation of Girl From the North Country. The Tony winning musical has been adapted into a film by Conor McPherson, who was also behind the Broadway incarnation. McPherson will also direct the film. The musical features hit songs by Bob Dylan.

I ran across an interesting article as I scoured the headlines of some national news publications: Told by Ron DeSantis, “Nobody wants to hear from you,” now he’s headed to

The story of America, inclusive with the African American struggles to be accepted, to be equal, cannot lay silent in the pages of history; it must be told, it must

Due to an ongoing shortage of lifeguards, Seattle Parks has announced that they will not be opening three of the nine beaches for public use. East Green

The DOL site is part of the state’s ramp up to launching adult use cannabis sales, which regulators say could come by the end of 2022.

Sharon Davis joins Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton at her north Jackson home in a theater-like viewing room.

From Diana Ross to the Summer of Love.