Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
The Jackie Robinson Museum is inspiring the next generation of social justice activists
Jackie Robinson may be better known as a baseball great, but the museum that just opened in his honor highlights his activism, too.
Read MoreOverlooked No More: Louise Little, Activist and Mother of Malcolm X
Louise Little fought oppression in public and private spheres, and shaped her son’s education as he evolved into a powerful thinker and speaker.
Read MoreMarch 16 Marks Founding of Freedom’s Journal
The Anniversary of the Black-owned newspaper had run for two years, fighting for racial equality and sharing opportunities for newly freed Black people.
Read MoreActivist Donna Hylton fights for criminal justice reform after 27 years in prison
Donna Hylton, who experienced unimaginable childhood trauma, discusses the path that led her to found the organization, A Little Piece of Light.
Read MoreWhat’s Behind the Wave of Convictions for Police and Vigilantes? It’s More Than Woke Jurors.
Thanks in part to the Black Lives Matter movement, trials are seeing different outcomes as prosecutors tackle the impact of racism in crime.
Read MoreTrayvon Martin’s mother: ‘Don’t give up’ fight for justice
10 years after Trayon Martin’s unnecessary and tragic death, his mother encourages activists to continue the fight for Black lives.
Read MoreChicago school renamed to honor civil rights activist Harriet Tubman
Chicago school changed namesake from racist scientist Louis Agassiz to instead honor the famous civil rights activist Harriet Tubman.
Read MoreIn Twilight of Life, Civil Rights Activists Feel ‘Urgency to Tell Our History’
As the Civil Rights activists from movements in the 70s, 80s, and before are getting fewer and fewer, it’s important for historians to rush to record their stories.
Read More“Fannie Lou Hamer’s America: An America Reframed Special” Airs Feb. 22
Fannie Lou Hamer is known as a Mississippi sharecropper who boldly fought for human rights. WORLD Channel and PBS partner to debut a new special that tells the activist’s story.
Read MoreI’m A Black Doctor. I Got Death Threats For Speaking About Racism — And It Gets Worse.
When Dr. Amanda Calhoun spoke of her experience with racism as a black woman and doctor, she received pushback–and death threats.
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