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The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change

Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, “Trailblazers and Torchbearers,” dives into the stories of female leaders whose legacies have often been overshadowed.

The Conversation

Conservatives Who Want To Weaken Defamation Standards May Regret Opening That Can of Worms

Contrary to the Supreme Court's First Amendment precedents, Donald Trump thinks harsh criticism of the president should be actionable.

Reason

Biden's Selma visit puts spotlight back on voting rights

President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of “Blood Sunday” this weekend in Selma, Alabama

The Independent UK

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Civil rights leaders press Biden to pick Atlanta for DNC

ATLANTA — Civil rights leaders urged President Joe Biden to pick Atlanta to host the Democratic National Convention, arguing that selecting the city for the party’s premier event would honor both its historic legacy and the Black-owned businesses who call the region home.

Tribune News Service

The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right)

Exaggeration, misinformation and myth have always infected politics – even before social media took it to the extreme

The Independent UK

I've spent 5 years researching the heroic life of Black musician Graham Jackson, but teaching his story could be illegal under laws in Florida and North Dakota

The story of Graham Jackson is a timeless tale of American ingenuity, hard work and the cream rising to the top.

The Conversation

Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings should spur a national discussion on militarism

As another observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday passed and we once again celebrate Black History Month, I’m still haunted by Jonathan Eig’s recent op-ed, “We have lost sight of MLK’s radical vision.” He argues that we have romanticized King’s message and “lost sight of his radical…

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Abandoned funeral home owned by Civil Rights Movement chief with creepy wigs left behind

The co-owner of the funeral home, who ran it during the tempestuous years of the US Civil Rights Movement, was Virgil Eugene Dimery Sr

Daily Mirror

Malcom X's family is suing the CIA, FBI and NYPD

Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and attorney Ben Crump talk to Morning Edition's Leila Fadel about their plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the NYPD and other government agencies.

WEKU

Clarence E. Hill Jr.: NFL’s Rooney Rule leaves rule originator feeling betrayed and frustrated

FORT WORTH, Texas — The NFL’s Rooney Rule isn’t working.

Tribune News Service

Historic 'Blue Plaque' for MLK unveiled: first in US by British Trust known for recognizing Black history

PHILADELPHIA — Unitarian Universalist clergy Hannah Capaldi and members of the First Unitarian Church at 21st & Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia always "knew" of the connection between their church and Martin Luther King Jr.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ukraine and ICBMs: Apocalypse now?

Russia and the U.S. have 700 of the deadliest missiles ever built. A catastrophic mistake would be far too easy

Salon

US federal holidays 2023: Full list and calendar dates

The list of US federal holidays is made up of 11 days of significance that Americans recognise and celebrate

The Independent UK

Sorry, DeSantis, CRT can't be replaced

The AP changed its course after Florida's GOP governor complained it lacked balance. But what is the opposing view?

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Commentary: Watering down AP African American studies is a disservice to students

A new Advanced Placement African American studies course, piloted across 60 schools during the current school year, has been celebrated by scholars of race and ethnicity and criticized by conservative politicians and commentators. When the official curriculum was released last week, revisions made by the course designers suggest that they…

The Independent UK

ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech

A president's State of the Union address has a predictable formula

WEKU

A Black History Month-themed police car in Miami draws criticism

Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police around the country. Miami police said they stand by the decision to unveil the special design.

The Independent UK

In Tyre Nichols' neighborhood, Black residents fear police

In a terrible way, the death of Tyre Nichols brings some vindication to members of the Black community in Memphis who live in terror of police

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LZ Granderson: Hip-hop is turning 50, and its work is not yet done

Dear hip-hop,

Chicago Sun-Times

Nonviolence center named for Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., opens: ‘Englewood can breathe’

The nonviolence center, located in the Center of Englewood community building, will provide holistic approaches to nonviolence and peace through meditation and yoga classes, counseling and basketball programming.

The Independent UK

Al Sharpton calls police ‘gangbangers’ as Tyre Nichols family demands justice at MLK ‘mountaintop’ church

Funeral will be held in Memphis on Wednesday

The Conversation

Meet Bayard Rustin, often-forgotten civil rights activist, gay rights advocate, union organizer, pacifist and man of compassion for all in trouble

As I began writing “Bayard Rustin: American Dreamer,” my biography of the 20th-century radical leader and activist, one of my colleagues cautioned me not to “fall in love.”

Tribune News Service

Francis Wilkinson: The grinding persistence of America’s police problem

You will not believe the video that was released Friday night showing Memphis police officers beating – ultimately to death — a young Black man.

Chicago Sun-Times

More of us must stand up for what’s right, even in the face of opposition

Admittedly, it is easier to get along if one goes along. Yet, the ability for individuals to stand alone is an absolute necessity for the preservation of democracy, civility, truth and equality in our society.

The Independent UK

Slotkin preps Senate run after winning tough reelection bid

Democratic congresswoman Elissa Slotkin of Michigan is taking steps toward seeking the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Debbie Stabenow

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