Three civil rights activists from Selma, Alabama, remember what they marched for in 1965, but they question how much the ...

José "Cha Cha" Jimenez, a Puerto Rican activist in Chicago, died last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with DePaul University professor Jacqueline Lazú about his life and legacy.

Marchers carry signs during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Aug. 28, 1963. During the march, the Rev. Dr. Martin ...

In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support.

In the 1960s and '70s, Latino activists were fighting for equal rights, education and against police brutality and the ...

Peter, Paul and Mary rose to overnight fame in 1962 when they blended their voices in stunning harmonies as they sang out ...

Wearing his upturned hat with a safety pin and brandishing a signature smile, Morgan recorded and performed music for more than 70 years. He released his first album in 1952. "I went into the ...

As an author and journalist, I have been telling the story of the civil rights movement my entire career. I’m 70 years old, so that is a long time. Today, in the 21st century, I see a great ...

The deal values the boutique performance rights organization at $3.3 billion, sources tell Billboard. By Ed Christman The majority ownership stake in Global Music Rights (GMR) is now in new hands ...

Johnnie Walker, a former BBC Radio 2 DJ known for hosting the “Sounds of the 70s” show, died Monday. He was 79. The news was announced live on the station by Bob Harris, who took over Johnnie ...

The government has increased the retirement age for civil servants with effect from January 01, 2025. Previously, members of the civil service were required to retire from the civil service at 65. Now ...

But then, also like some of us, perhaps you look back on the wealth of phenomenal songs the year gave us, and suddenly it’s: Come back, ’24, all is forgiven. Whether it was an unusually great ...