In honor of Black History Month, 16 WAPT News is recognizing important figures in Mississippi's history, including Medgar ...

Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., the cousin of Emmett Till, told a group in Lincoln it's important to keep telling stories that show ...

Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. was with his cousin and best friend Emmett Till the night he was murdered and is still haunted by the ...

Medgar Evers' death became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, sparking nationwide protests and pushing civil rights to the frontline of the world.

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

America’s history is as complex as it is beautiful—a kaleidoscope of triumphs, trials, terrors and truths. Yet, for far too ...

The Rev. Wheeler Parker shared untold stories about what happened after Till was found murdered.

In the Weeknd’s Variety cover story earlier this month, he said that he may be retiring the name and the persona of the Weeknd after “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” ...

THE MOVIE TELLS THE STORY OF EMMETT TILL, A BLACK TEENAGER KIDNAPED, TORTURED AND THEN LYNCHED IN MISSISSIPPI BACK IN 1955. JOINING ME NOW IS PASTOR JEREMY HENRY WITH HOLY REDEEMER. THANKS SO MUCH ...

It's a story that was a turning point in the Civil Rights movement – the tragic murder of Emmett Till. Faith leaders in our community want you to remember that story, and they will bring in one ...

Thirty years on from its creation, members of the Irish boy band Boyzone reunite to recount their journey to fame in a new documentary series. The three-part Boyzone: No Matter What tracks the ...