In 1961 address, activist combines blistering humor and reason to argue that Blacks should not look to integrate into White society but instead must forge their own identities and culture

For millions of poor, mostly young women its clinics offer only option

After three days of backlash, controversy and social media outcry breast cancer charity reverses course

Country added 243,000 jobs in Jan., far more than economists expected

Democrats and Republicans alike — including opponent Newt Gingrich — pounced on GOP frontrunner's words

The United States Postal Service unveils JET founder's 'Forever' stamp on its 1st day of issue

Her 1946 debut with NYC Opera was thought to make her 1st African-American woman to appear with a major U.S. company

Obama: 'Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's musical heritage'

Raises the possibility of protests with the awards show less than two weeks away

Does Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's finger wagging have three more pointing back at her?

Economists say the figures suggest further job gains ahead

In 3rd State of the Union address he issued a populist call for income equality that echoed the Occupy Wall Street movement

Speech will focus on a vision for restoring the middle class amid economic anxiety

Media mogul said president's next four years will be more successful, with people able to get back to work

In unscripted moment at NYC fundraiser, POTUS sings a few bars of 'Let's Stay Together'