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To celebrate Black History Month, we're featuring a series of inspiring quotes from movers and shakers who have paved the way and made a difference in the lives of African Americans today. Read more
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this weekend, and it's the perfect opportunity to teach tots a bit about the great man and what he was struggling for — and against. There's nothing simple about his life, struggle, or the civil rights movement, but click through for several kid-friendly tomes written on the powerful subject. Read more
"In trying to tackle such an ambitious project, the question we had to ask ourselves is, 'Why now?' The answer lies in MLK's own words: 'All progress is precarious.' With every step forward, new obstacles emerge and we must never forget that his life and his teachings continue to challenge us every day to stand up to hatred and inequality." — DreamWorks CEO and co-chairman Stacey Snider on Read more
Dr. Alveda King is among a group of prolife black leaders demanding an end to federal funding for Planned Parenthood citing what she calls Planned Parenthood's "racist agenda." Here's what she said: Planned Parenthood is definitely a racist organization — they have a racist agenda. Since 1970, there has been something like 50 million abortions. About 17 million of those have been blacks. It's Read more
It's the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and in the midst of a presidential campaign recently focused on race issues, the media seems to be giving extra coverage to the reason for the day off today. Here's a sample of how they're selling the story: The New York Times focuses on the campaign slant. Fox News seizes the opportunity to give a nod to the Read more
Teaching children about historical figures can be stressful because it's important to provide them with plenty of back story and ample perspective, which is why I rely on books to help me educate my children about weighty subjects. I'm crystal clear on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s immeasurable legacy and effect on our country and culture, but when my children start asking questions I like to Read more
As we near the end of October we continue to dig into our favorite reads for National Book Month, support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and get excited to trick or treat on Halloween. This week was a shaky one, as the Bay Area experienced some earthquakes, Occupy Wall Street went through growing pains, and a handful of celebrities and world leaders made some big announcements. While we Read more
This chilly week started off golden with lots of sexy bow-tied actors and cute couples at the Golden Globes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the kickoff of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. And while this was a celebratory week for some of our favorite birthday girls Michelle Obama, Zooey Deschanel, and Betty White (who turned 90 this week!), it also took a somber tone with the deaths of Read more
Yesterday, the first family marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of volunteering and a night of celebration. Barack, Michelle, and daughter Malia spent the day at the Browne Education Center, building bookshelves for the library and painting quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. onto the walls. After a day of giving back, Michelle and Barack got dressed up for the Let Freedom Read more
Talk about a marketing strategy gone wrong. Business Insider posted a commercial that the now defunct Icelandic bank Kraupthing released before the worldwide economic meltdown. You'll see video snippets of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Nelson Mandela being sworn in as president, the moon landing, some war footage, and yes, The Matrix. The ad might make for some kind of feel Read more
