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‘Let’s keep this history alive’: Descendants of Black leaders gather at White House

Descendants of several civil rights leaders and abolitionists came together Tuesday at a Black History Month event hosted by the White House.

Roll Call

Joy Reid on Trump and the "two Americas"

MSNBC host discusses Trump, her new book on civil rights history and the media's crucial role in the 2024 election

Salon

No Libel or Emotional Distress Discovery for Being Called a "Nazi"

From Magistrate Judge Robert Norway's report and recommendation in Frank v. Fine (M.D. Fla. Jan. 5), adopted by Judge Paul Byron on Jan. 19: Plaintiff [Colby Alexander Frank] {a self-proclaimed "white civil rights advocate" and member of the "Goyim Defense League"} here alleges that Defendant [Randy Fine, a Florida legislator]…

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INTERVIEW: Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Open Up About Playing Malcolm X and MLK in Nat Geo's 'Genius

Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. discuss in an interview their fear about portraying Malcolm X and MLK in Nat Geo 'Genius', their touchstone for the characters, and what they hoped to achieve with the fourth season of "Genius"

Latin Times

Political shift as minority communities reject Democratic policies and identity politics

In this informative interview, civil rights attorney Leo Terrell discusses the political demographic shift in the country and critiques the Democratic part...

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5 MLK speeches you should know. Spoiler: 'I Have a Dream' isn't on the list

Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech is well known, but there are several other key speeches that also resonate as historical signposts of the Civil Rights Movement.

WEKU

Brickbat: Let's Go for a Ride

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Deputy Christopher Hernandez has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate the civil rights of skateboarder Jesus Alegria. Hernandez and now-former Deputy Miguel Vega kidnapped Alegria after he told them to stop picking on teens in a…

Reason

Today's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Landscape Will Have Huge Impact on Future, Says Business Advisory Firm BoardWise

Since its roots in the civil rights movement and affirmative action in the 1960s, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has evolved. Today, it is one of the most salient business concerns, with virtually every company in different jurisdictions all over the world looking to reap the value of DEI principles.

International Business Times

Ben Crenshaw’s childhood golf course in Austin is still facing a battle to avoid being bulldozed

The more quiet the university gets, the more worried Muny friends get and the more at risk the future of the course becomes.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Falling for the MLK & Malcolm X fantasy

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. were geniuses. Yet again National Geographic's anthology fails to show that

Salon

Target pulls Black History Month book that misidentified 3 civil rights icons

The magnet book mixed up W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington and Carter G. Woodson. Target said it will no longer sell the book in stores or online and that it notified the publisher of the errors.

WEKU

Louisiana governor accused of using public records law to intimidate EPA and ‘Cancer Alley’ community

Deep south state escalates its fight against environmental protection with ‘rare’ use of public record laws

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Who is James Baldwin? Google Doodle celebrates author and civil rights activist for US Black History Month

Google honours the literary figure in celebration of US Black History Month

The Hindu

CM presents awards to Teltumbde, 74 others

In a ceremony held at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Anand Teltumbde, civil rights activist and scholar, was bestowed with the Basava Rashtriya Puraskara by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Tech&Learning

Best Lessons and Activities for Teaching Black History Month

Black history is American history

WEKU

As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever'

Vanita Gupta has been the first woman of color to serve as associate attorney general. It's a job with a huge portfolio that ranges from civil rights to immigration to abortion.

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The 5th Circuit Says Criminalizing Journalism Is Not Obviously Unconstitutional

The appeals court dismissed a civil rights lawsuit by a Laredo gadfly who was arrested for asking questions.

WEKU

The war in Gaza is leading to deep divisions at Israeli universities

With Arab students suspended for social media posts, it's "the first time we see this large amount of disciplinary procedures against students for expressing themselves," says a civil rights attorney.

The Hindu

Civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde chosen for Basava Award; Na. D’Souza gets Pampa Prashasti

Scholar, civil rights activist, and Ambedkarite Anand Teltumbde from Maharashtra and Dr. N.G. Mahadevappa from Dharwad in Karnataka have been picked for the national-level Basava Award for the year 2022-23 and 2023-24, respectively.

The Guardian - US

Tim Scott’s behaviour around Trump is ‘humiliating’, says the Rev Al Sharpton

‘It was humiliating to watch,’ civil rights leader tells MSNBC after senator appeared with ex-president in New Hampshire

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Remembering Dexter Scott King: A Heartfelt Tribute from Viola Davis

Viola Davis pays tribute to Dexter Scott King in a heartfelt Instagram post, honoring his memory with a touching message. #InMemoriam #DexterScottKing

The Guardian - US

John Lewis review: superb first biography of a civil rights hero

With In Search of the Beloved Community, Raymond Arsenault delivers a fitting tribute to the late Democrat from Georgia

WEKU

Israeli protesters demand Gaza cease-fire in rare anti-war march through Tel Aviv

Civil rights lawyers pushed back against a crackdown on protests, securing permission to hold a rally to stop the war in Gaza.

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