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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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CHAVIS: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
As the world community observes and celebrates the 89th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is…
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Black Activists Back Christian Baker in Wedding Cake Case
A group of African-American civil rights activists have come to the defense of Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips, who refused…
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CHAVIS: Sponsors of Hate Today Must Be Held Accountable
There is no question that it has been a long and difficult road for our communities during the past half-century,…
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Trump Sworn In — Now What?
And as power has been transferred, many are asking, "Now what?" — particularly African-Americans still wincing at Trump's infamous campaign…
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MLK’s Legacy for Black America in 2017
As the United States of America and the global community salutes, recognizes and commemorates the 88th birthday of the Rev.…
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The Transformative Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., in 2016
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA News Wire Columnist There is no debate concerning the irrefutable fact that The Reverend…
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Confederate Emblems ‘Treason,’ Says Head of Rights Group
The Associated Press The national president of a U.S. civil-rights group said Wednesday that Confederate symbols represent “treason” and should…
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Black Youth Leading the Way in This Modern Day Movement
by Jeffrey L. Boney Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times Imagine being a young teenager and deciding…
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SCLC President Joins Forces with Gorbachev in Peace Effort
By Sherrel Wheeler Stewart Special to the NNPA The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, leader in the transformational nonviolent Civil…
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