The CBC Legislative Conference Tackles Immigration Policy

September 20, 2010

Distinct, diverse voices and opinions were heard at the meeting. But one thing was clear: Latinos, African Americans and other people of color need to work together for immigration reform to happen.

Sharpton's Reclaim the Dream Rally Recalls the 1963 March

For many participants, it was a chance to recapture the flavor of the event that changed the nation.

Thousands March Peacefully to 'Reclaim the Dream'

Under a blistering sun, people from all over the U.S. demonstrated in support of education, jobs and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As for the Tea Partiers? Well, they actually clapped.

The Road From Selma to Montgomery, Revisited

Taking an emotional trip with civil rights icons and their loved ones, 45 years after the marches that spurred equal voting rights.

The Recessionary Arts

With everyone pinching pennies to survive the recession, the little extras that make life more colorful—literature, art, music, dance—are falling by the wayside. Will black art businesses fade in the troubled economy?

Diary of a Mad Black Preacher

Not Easily Broken stars Taraji P. Henson and Morris Chestnut, an outwardly successful couple struggling with major bumps in their marriage. T.D. Jakes' new film seeks a convergence of box-office success and divine revelation.

Best Supporting Actor

Actor and activist Hill Harper is determined to help his friend Barack Obama land the role of a lifetime.

The Obama Swagger

Why black men everywhere are standing a little taller.