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Rev. Walter Fauntroy’s Key Role in 1963 March on Washington Detailed by His Son
CAPTION 1: Marvin Fauntroy, son of former D.C. delegate and civil rights leader the Rev. Walter Fauntroy, standing at the…
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Rev. C.T. Vivian, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 95
The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a staunch civil rights veteran who marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died Friday,…
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Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders Supports CBC in Protecting Black Health
National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., National Action Network (NAN) founder Rev. Al Sharpton,…
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STEELE/KIMBLE: D.C. Government May Soon Track Movements, and Vulnerable Communities are Again at Risk
Living in Washington, D.C., you've no doubt seen dockless scooters and bicycles cruising down our streets. However, you're probably not…
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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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