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Singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder played a set before a drive-in rally in support of 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Detroit. Before performing a series of his hits inclu…

American History TV presented live coverage of the grand opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Speakers included President Obama and the muse…

Singer Stevie Wonder performed “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” "High Ground," and several other songs before a speech by President Obama at a campaign event for Democratic presidential no…

Democratic leaders and supporters gathered to honor President Clinton and to raise money to assist Vice President Gore’s presidential campaign and other Democratic races around the country. …

At the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the national mall, participants spoke about the legacy of the Reverend King and the civil rights movement. This program d…

The Martin Luther King National Memorial Foundation held a celebration dinner in anticipation of the August 28, 2011, unveiling of the memorial to Reverend King on the National Mall. Part Tw…

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

The final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, had a theme of change. Events included the reading of party resolutions, and tributes t…

Michelle Obama and several celebrities spoke to supporters at a campaign rally for her husband, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. California First Lady Maria Shriver announced …

President Bush and three former presidents, national politicians, as well as civil rights and religious leaders paid tribute to the life and memory of Coretta Scott King at a funeral service…

Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life…

A Funeral Service was held for Mayor Tom Bradley, and mourners paid tribute to him for his service in Los Angeles. They focused on his accomplishments and recognized his asset to the communi…

On the evening of the White House official dinner in honor of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Former White House Social Secretary Ann Stock and others commented on the festivities and took calls …

Mandela visited Detroit on his first U.S. tour since being released from a South African prison earlier this year. He addressed a large crowd at Tiger Stadium.

Coverage of the Housing NOW National March on Washington for Affordable Housing. Among the featured speakers that advocated for affordable housing was the Reverend Jesse Jackson

This meeting discussed ways to get the bill for a national Martin Luther King, Jr holiday passed. This program ends abruptly and is incomplete. Note: due to the age of the recording, ther…