Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights’
SCLC 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 MoreThe Purging of Black Officials Makes Latent Racism Official Policy
President Trump’s firings send a clear message that white mediocrity is always preferable to Black achievement.
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 MoreWalter White: The Forgotten Hero of Civil Rights
In the story of America’s fight for civil rights, certain names ring out: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Thurgood Marshall. Yet, many figures who laid the essential groundwork for their work remain less known. Walter Francis White, who led the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for a quarter-century, is one such forgotten hero.
Read MoreWATCH: Resources to Help You Buy Black
The Blapp app, nicknamed The Black Amazon, is one of several tech solutions making it a snap to shop Black-owned businesses.
Read MoreNAACP Town Halls Aim To Mobilize Black Voters For Midterms
The town halls will feature local elected officials and detail how the Trump administration’s policies have specifically hurt Black communities.
Read MoreCan College Prep Programs Survive Trump’s War on DEI?
The Education Department has warned colleges that they will lose funding for any admissions programs that “favor one race over another.” The Trump administration has gone after several prestigious colleges for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Read MoreOur Lives Are on the Line—Again: What Political Violence Means for Black America
We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.
Read MoreWhy The History of Segregated Facilities Matters in the Trump Era
America has come a long way since the institution of segregation, a system of enforced separation based on race, that lasted well into the 20th century. It involved laws, policies, and social customs that kept Black and white Americans apart in public spaces, schools, transportation, housing, and more.
Read More“19 Black New Orleanians’ heads were dismembered and shipped to Leipzig University”
19 Black New Orleanians’ heads were dismembered and shipped to Leipzig University in Germany for research.
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