Lupita Nyong’o, Black Thought, Yara Shahidi, Allan Houston And More Perform at #MLKNow 2018
Blackout for Human Rights to Hold 4th Annual #BlackoutBlackFriday Boycott
On Friday November 24th, the biggest retail shopping day of the year also known as “Black Friday,” Blackout for Human Rights will kick off its fourth annual #BlackoutBlackFriday campaign, urging people nationwide to take part in an economic boycott of major retailers, and any corporations that violate human rights standards, and/or profit off the pain and suffering of others.
Celebrate Women’s History Month With Ava DuVernay & ARRAY!
Get your Twitter fingers ready and dive into today’s #WomensHistoryMonth celebration hosted by Ava DuVernay’s film distribution company ARRAY! Today for a full 12 hours, ARRAY will takeover the Twittersphere with the “REBEL-A-THON” to lift up the work and voices of some of the trailblazing women filmmakers who are changing the world with their art and talent. Read more →
Happy Birthday Mr. B!
Today we want to take a quick but important moment to say Happy Birthday to legendary actor, entertainer, activist (and our boss) Harry Belafonte! For 90 years, Mr. Belafonte has been a trailblazer in the arts and the movements for civil/human rights and social justice. Read more →
Watch Tomorrow’s “MLK Now 2017” TV Special on REVOLT!
Set Your DVRs: Make sure to watch REVOLT TV tomorrow evening at 8:30 p.m. EST for a special televised airing of “MLK Now 2017!” Hosted by Blackout for Human Rights and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), “MLK Now 2017” features powerful performances by by David Oyelowo, La La Anthony, Omari Hardwick, Uzo Aduba, Michelle Williams, Andre Holland, Erica Campbell, Q-Tip, Adepero Oduye, our very own Samora Pinderhughes, and more. Read more →
Live-Tweet The #Oscars with Color Of Change and Center for Media Justice
In order to uplift the incredible stories and storytellers of color honored at this year’s Academy Awards, and to use this moment to call for greater diversity at all levels of the industry, Color Of Change and Center for Media Justice will be co-hosting an Oscars Watch Party starting at 4pm PST through the end of the ceremony!
In The (More)House for Interactive One’s #ObamaDay!
It’s a beautiful day to be at the historic Morehouse College for Interactive One‘s #ObamaDay! Read more →
TUNE IN: “Rebel Hearts”: A Tribute To Harry Belafonte
Join us tomorrow (FEB. 19TH) at 10:30a EST/9:30a CST when BET honors activist, artist, living legend & icon Harry Belafonte with the BET News Special Rebel Hearts: Harry Belafonte & Friends! Read more →
What to Watch Instead of the Inauguration
If you plan to join the thousands (if not millions) of people across the U.S. in boycotting the soon-to-be-President of this doomed United States’ inauguration, you’re likely seeking out counter-programming to drown out the 24-hour news and social media hell that comes along with it. Thankfully there are alternatives to this Orangeade onslaught that will not only keep you distracted, but that offer some beacon of light, hope and inspiration, which will no doubt come in handy over the next four (or more, but for God’s mercy, I hope not) years. Read more →
Come Behind The Scenes of “MLK Now 2017!”
Yesterday (MLK Day) more than 3,000 people gathered at The Riverside Church in Harlem, New York for the 2nd Annual “MLK Now” hosted by Blackout for Human Rights and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), with presenting partners Sankofa.org and PICO National Network. The special program, which was live broadcast online, celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., exploring through speeches, musical performances, and a panel discussion how his message and vision continue to resonate in today’s racial, social and political landscape. Read more →