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A eulogy for the United States

Let’s celebrate a democracy that once was – but not what it now is

Salon · Jul 4, 2024

7 best patriotic movies to watch on the Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day with some patriotic cinema.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 3, 2024

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024

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Even the Supreme Court’s conservative justices are polarized about the state of American politics

Polarization is both essential to a functioning democracy and a threat to it.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024

James Lawson Gave Us Equal Time

The civil rights leader showed that even in Los Angeles, color drives class divisions and racial justice drives economic justice.

Capital & Main · Jun 14, 2024

Civil rights leader James Lawson, who learned from Gandhi, used nonviolent resistance and the ‘power of love’ to challenge injustice

Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., who died on June 9, 2024, at the age of 95, was a Methodist minister and a powerful advocate of nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

'Strategist of nonviolence': US civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson dies at 95

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.

France 24 · Jun 11, 2024

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The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader's family says

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., has died

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta

The king and queen of the Netherlands have begun a four-day tour of the U.S. in Atlanta

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Is Conor McGregor still fighting Michael Chandler at UFC 303? Here’s what we know

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is up in the air thanks to a last-minute UFC 303 press conference cancellation that has everyone wondering.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2024

Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

They didn’t illegally camp out in local parks or on college campuses, as many protesters did across the U.S. recently. But back in 1773, the Boston Tea Partiers broke the law when they protested British Colonial taxes by throwing tea into Boston Harbor.

The Conversation · May 22, 2024

Biden Faces Silent Gaza Protest At Martin Luther King Jr's College

A small number of graduates carried out the silent protest, with some holding Palestinian flags and one holding up a fist as Biden spoke at Morehouse College, a historically Black university in Atlanta, Georgia.

International Business Times · May 20, 2024

Missouri Congressman Criticizes Non-Merit-Based DEI Practices

Missouri congressman Eric Burlison advocates for merit-based DEI in hiring, emphasizing equal opportunities for all. The ongoing debate on effective strate...

Biden Reaches Out To Gaza Protesters In Speech At Rights Icon's College

President Joe Biden told students on Sunday at the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr that he heard their voices over the protests against the war in Gaza that have roiled US campuses.

Exploring The Top 10 Charismatic Political Leaders Worldwide

Explore the charismatic leadership of iconic figures like Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024

Biden delivers address at Morehouse College amid anger over Gaza war

The historically Black college is one of several US universities to hold protests demanding end to the killings in Gaza.

Exploring The Impact Of Top American Civil Rights Leaders

Discover 10 influential American civil rights leaders who have made significant contributions to social justice in America.

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WEKU · May 17, 2024

Biden is set for the Morehouse graduation. Students are divided

Ahead of Biden's address at Morehouse, students share their frustrations

Reason · May 10, 2024

An American Gangster at 100: J. Edgar Hoover's Authoritarian Legacy

Hoover’s reign at the FBI compromised American civil liberties and turned the FBI into America's secret police.

Exploring The Top 10 Political Icons In History

Explore the lives and legacies of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela, and Winston Churchill who shaped the course of history.

The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2024

Kamala Harris visits Atlanta to tout investments in minority communities

The vice-president returned to the city, pressing the case to Black voters that the Biden administration has been there for them

Reason · Apr 17, 2024

SCOTUS Misses a Chance To Protect Peaceful Protesters

Under a legal theory endorsed by the 5th Circuit, Martin Luther King Jr. could have been liable for other people’s violence.

Salon · Apr 5, 2024

Experts: Anti-DEI push rooted in racism

The troubling connection between racism and opposition to DEI programs

Axios · Apr 5, 2024

King family praises Beyoncé for "reaffirming" country album

Martin Luther King III says Beyoncé's album hits him personally and his parents listened to country music.

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