Black Press.... The Civil Rights Movement refers to an era in history when African Americans fought to end racial discrimination in the United States. It is a general consensus that the movement was ignited by the heartless murder of Emmett Till in 1955. However, others believe that it began during the 19thcentury, before the abolition of slavery. The movement lasted for over a decade and marked a time of trials and tribulations for the African American people. These times were documented daily in the mass media; however, it varied according to race. The Supreme Court case, Brown versus Board of Education, the March on Washington, and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, were significant events during the Civil Rights Movement. However, it is apparent that the White Press solely reported the facts that they witnessed, whereas, the Black Press stated the facts that they experienced. The assassination of Martin Luther King marked one of the worst moments in Black history. When he was slain in 1968, the nation became silent. Both Blacks and Whites felt heart ache at the thought of the murder of the non-violent civil rights leader. The White Press sympathized with Blacks and paid tribute to Dr. King’s legacy. Their headlines read, “Dr. King’s Death Still Being Mourned.” Another displayed Americans’concern of the impact of King’s death on the economy and the Black community. One headline read, “Merchant’s View: Death of King Throws Pall on Easter Retailing.” Unlike the Whites, the Black Press empathized with the Blacks. Headlines included, “Dr. King Killed”, “Baltimore angered, and in a state of shock,” and “A Voice is Silenced.” The headlines expressed how Blacks felt, their confusion, their sense of abandonment, and the necessity to remain orderly. The Black newspapers dedicated theirblack and white pages to King’s legacy for months to follow. His pictures covered nearly every page with captions such as, “Segregation MUST end” and “Good Friday came early...