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.

The struggle over the Equal Rights Amendment started more than a century ago when suffragist Alice Paul first proposed it shortly after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the ...

Common elements like memorability, teachability and timelessness can lead to songs moving from the stage to the streets.

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 ...

Bob Harris soundtracks your New Year's Eve and pays tribute to Johnnie Walker.

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 ...