Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights’
Remembering James Chaney, Voting Rights Hero and Martyr
James Chaney’s work toward racial equality, including voter rights, ultimately made him a target for racist groups.
Read MoreSharon La Cruise remembers forgotten female civil rights hero in ‘Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock’
Civil Rights activist Daisy Bates is the subject of filmmaker Sharon La Cruise’s PBS documentary.
Read MoreNAACP backs same-sex marriage as civil right
The NAACP officially recognizes same-sex marriage as a civil right, following President Obama’s announcement of support.
Read MoreObama Backs Same-Sex Marriage
President Obama backs a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in all US states, making him the first president to support it.
Read MoreSaluting Julian Bond, Civil Rights Icon
Julian Bond may have started activism while in college, but he certainly didn’t stop once he graduated.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born
Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History- National Urban League Founded
For more than a century, the National Urban League has been advocating for policies and education to help Black Americans.
Read MoreOn This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
Read MoreThe Birth of CORE
The Congress Of Racial Equality, also known as CORE, spearheaded voting, education, and related projects to promote racial equality.
Read MoreCalifornia School Suspensions Issued At Higher Rates To Racial Minorities, Students With Disabilities
The Center for Civil Rights Remedies analyzed suspension in multiple California school districts to highlight racial disparities.
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