At 13 years old, Hezekiah Watkins became the youngest Freedom Rider in the country. In Jackson, he was arrested alongside dozens of other civil rights activists. Now, ...

In Ghana and around the world, the phenomenon of 'prison-gate conversions' remains a powerful narrative of reform.

Hezekiah Watkins was just 13 years old when he was arrested in Jackson in 1961 along with dozens of other civil rights activists. Now, there is a street in Jackson named in his honor.

The City of Jackson honored civil rights activist Hezekiah Watkins by renaming a street after him on March 2, 2026. Watkins, ...

Parents argue kids learn more abroad than in homeroom. Teachers say rising absences strain students who can’t afford to miss school.

The prism of Black beauty turned and turned, and my mental vision board of heaven’s angels filled up with Dottie Peoples in the spangled armor of God, Mahalia Jackson’s elegant countenance, the Pace ...

"GMA" shares the story of Hezekiah Watkins, the youngest Freedom Rider, and how he is bringing the past to life for the next generation.

Cross-generational lineup with Lalah Hathaway, Pastor Mike Jr., PJ Morton, Hezekiah Walker and more fuels a powerful ...

A gritty drama featuring Stephen Graham delivers the same intensity that made Adolescence so compelling, with powerful performances and bruising storytelling.

Hezekiah Masses took a bump in competition and ran with it during his final year in college. Masses was one of the most productive corners in the country while showcasing his scheme versatility. He ...

Life’s story may stretch further back than scientists once thought. Some genes found in nearly every organism today were already duplicated before all life shared a common ancestor. By tracking these ...

Assembly Member Vivian Cook will not seek reelection this year after 35 years holding the Southeast Queens seat, the Democrat announced Monday – less than two weeks after insisting to City & State she ...