Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights’
How Dr. Ben Chavis Defined America’s Environmental Racism
Dr. Chavis, who is currently the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, was honored for his role in the environmental justice movement
Read MoreA State Just Made Child Care Free. Here’s Why it Matters
New Mexico’s universal child care program could be a blueprint for the rest of the nation, bringing much-needed relief to working families.
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 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 MoreTrump Takes Control of D.C. Police as Residents Push Back
Despite data showing a 35% decrease in violent crime in D.C. from the previous year, President Trump has declared a public safety emergency.
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.
Read MoreCoping Strategies for Black Women Facing Job Loss, DEI Rollbacks
Licensed therapist educator Dr. LaToya S. Gilmore offers ways Black women can deal with the financial and identity hits caused by job loss.
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