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Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream

Every now and then, a voice can matter. Mahalia Jackson had one of them.

The Conversation · Aug 25, 2023

Biden, Harris to commemorate March on Washington on Monday

Biden will meet with members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s family and a civil rights-focused legal group Monday, the White House says.

Roll Call · Aug 25, 2023

Voices for Liberty Symposium on Civil Rights and Free Speech, 9/22, Registration Open!

REGISTRATION OPEN: Voices for Liberty Symposium on Civil Rights and Free Speech FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 | Antonin Scalia Law School and Virtual Visit our webpage for details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/3t9d63j8 * * * * * * * * * * Does free expression help or harm the cause of…

Reason · Aug 24, 2023

Alligators and sugar-white sands in Alabama

America’s 22nd state is associated with its rural backwaters, says James March in The Mail on Sunday. In fact, it is sometimes described as the most “redneck” of the southern states. But first-time visitors may be pleasantly surprised by Alabama. It is dotted with attractions, including, as you might expect,…

The Week · Aug 20, 2023

N.J. Attorney General's Office Releases Guidance on 303 Creative

From the N.J. Attorney General's office, Division on Civil Rights, "Guidance on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis," released July 26: This enforcement guidance explains how the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Division on…

Reason · Aug 17, 2023

High drama at IISc Bengaluru after security personnel attempt to block entry to Teesta Setalvad

Security personnel at IISc Bengaluru blocked civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad from entering the campus to deliver a talk on “Communal Harmony and Justice”.

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2023

Former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty to state charges for racist assault

Six former Mississippi law officers who tortured two Black men will plead guilty to state-level charges for the racist assault

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

New criminal laws portend great danger to democracy, says civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad

The proposed extension of police custody to 90 days from the present 15 gives ample scope for persecution of political opponents on flimsy grounds, observes Teesta Setalvad. The Constitution was so drafted that it respected the opinions and aspirations of all sections, and gave utmost significance to equality, whereas the…

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption in response to sexual harassment complaints

The university had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that the claims infringed on the school’s religious tenets.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2023

Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms

This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Threats against public officials have been steadily climbing in recent…

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023