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Legislation introduced for Rosa Parks Day federal holiday
At a press conference earlier this month, Reps. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, and Shomari Figures, D-Ala. introduced legislation to make Rosa Parks Day a federal holiday. The Rosa Parks ...
He fought bigotry in NC, made the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted List’ and was eulogized by Rosa Parks
In 1958, Williams chaired the Committee to Combat Racial Injustice, which organized to defend two Black boys, ages 7 and 9, ...
Natasha Broxton Drives Home The History Of Black Excellence In The Automotive Industry
Milwaukee's Natasha Broxton is teaching people about the history of Black pioneers in the automotive industry.
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Theater portrays Civil Rights leader during pivotal moments of his life
He was arrested more than 29 times, he gave more than 2,500 speeches, he is the only non-U.S. president to have his own ...
Frederick Douglass is woven into the fabric of American history — and my dreams | Opinion
For two years in a row, I’ve had dreams about Frederick Douglass during the month of February. Perhaps it's because I'm ...
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A Black community in Louisiana was eligible for historic landmark designation. The National Park Service withdrew it from consideration
The agency withdrew the 11-mile stretch of land known as Great River Road from consideration for National Historic Landmark ...
"This is our time": Economic blackout targets injustice
A New Yorker transplanted to the Midwest, John Schwarz, originated the People’s Union Economic Blackout set for Friday that ...
Opinion
Black History Month reminds us to recognize people for achievements, not politics | Opinion
As for the failure to recognize him during Black History month, it is clearly a result of his failure to adopt the conventional wisdom that the only way to improve the lives of Black people is with ...