A century before Rosa Parks fought for racial equality on a Montgomery, Ala. bus, a brave teacher challenged racist streetcar ...

The New York City native called it a "first" for him, adding, "I'll tell you, I was ashamed to be white." At the time, Bob was also a devout Christian; however, his faith was shaken when he learned ...

Parks also had a successful career as a filmmaker, directing the 1971 movie ‘Shaft,’ which became an iconic part of the ...

A walking tour led by Dru Burks highlights Oak Park’s Black history, cultural landmarks and ongoing revitalization efforts.