Civil Rights Movement
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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Wisdom from Joseph Lowery, a Big Oak Tree of Hope
In the midst of the sadness and fear surrounding the pandemic our nation is struggling through, we have lost a…
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Rev. Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 98
Rev. Joseph E. Lowery, a witty preacher who co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Martin Luther King Jr. and…
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BAILEY: Black Students Must Be Taught the Legacy of Medgar Evers
The education system in this country will never, in the foreseeable future, teach the real history of Black folks in…
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Filmmaker Documents Grandparents’ Travel in RV During Civil Rights Era
Carla Brown is nearing completion of a new film that documents her grandparents' journey in a RV around the country…
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MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Joyous Birthday, Dear Friend John Lewis!
As Black History Month continues, how fitting to be able to celebrate a genuine hero whose courage and nonviolent actions…
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60 Years Ago: Students Launch Sit-In Movement
Feb. 1, 2020, marks the 60th anniversary of the launch of the historic sit-in movement, when four African-American freshmen from…
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JESSE JACKSON: Martin Luther King Jr. Called on Us to Express the Better Angels of Our Souls
Dr. King's commitment provides a wonderful example for all of us, but particularly for the young.
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Bernice King Continues Father’s Mission of Freedom and Justice for All
While sons Dexter and Martin III have worked to carry on his legacy, the Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice…
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A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Presidents, politicians, members of Congress and everyday people have taken time in recent days to pay tribute to the 79-year-old,…
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John Lewis Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Rep. John Lewis announced he is undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
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