Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
Black Women Said We’d Sit ‘No Kings’ Protest Out, But I Couldn’t
Alexanderia Haidara explains how she was compelled to join millions of protestors despite vowing to stay home after the presidential election.
Read MoreThe Civil Rights Movement Changed America. We Glorify It at Our Peril.
In his book, Terry argues for an understanding of the Civil Rights Movement that aids us in our current and future fight for liberation.
Read MoreWe The People — From the Million Man March to No Kings
Dr. Mustafa Ali says democracy is not a spectator sport. It is a collective act, repeated over and over, until power bends.
Read MoreSCLC is Reviving Dr. King’s Movement for Today’s America
Under the leadership of DeMark Liggins, the SCLC is ready to continue Dr. King’s fight for civil rights with modern tools.
Read MoreRosa Parks Day
Rosa Parks Day honors the American Civil Rights hero on December 1st, the day she refused to give up her seat for a white passenger while riding a Montgomery, Alabama city bus. In some states it’s also celebrated on February 4th, her birthday, or the first Monday after her birthday – February 5th in 2025.
Read MoreRevolutionary Fighter For Black Liberation Assata Shakur Dies At 78
Assata Shakur, Black Liberationist, has died at 78. Her life, fight for justice, and enduring legacy continue to spark debate worldwide.
Read MoreDecades of Water Neglect Pushed This Alabama Activist Into Politics
Carletta Davis, a local environmental justice advocate, has decided to enter politics after President Trump rolled back regulations.
Read MoreAlabama Youth Council students make their own rules while learning to lead
The SPLC is creating opportunities for youth in Alabama to discuss the issues that matter to them and get involved in community activism.
Read MoreThe Many Political Interpretations of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Kurt Streeter bust myths as he examines the many ways different people viewed Martin Luther King Jr and his work over time.
Read More‘A dog cemetery would not be treated like this’: the fight to preserve Black burial grounds in the US
The Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition has been fighting to preserve local cemeteries from new developments for nearly a decade.
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