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The 1965 Selma photograph with no faces in it: why James Karales' camera turned away from the hero shot and focused on the sky

This shot from the Presence touring show proves that the most powerful documentary image isn't always the closest

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Of thee I sing: A guide to US patriotic songs, from 'The Liberty Song' to Jay-Z and Kanye West

Even before there was a United States of America, there were patriotic songs

The Independent UK

Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. : 'The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but...'-Timeless lesson on moral courage and why silence in the face of injustice is the greatest tragedy by the American civil rights activist

Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. : Martin Luther King Jr. poignantly expressed that injustice flourishes when good individuals choose silence. He emphasized that the absence of action from decent people strengthens evil forces. This timeless message resonates beyond racial boundaries, addressing various contemporary societal challenges. To…

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #213

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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USA at 250: the Black American struggle for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is a tension between those who want to remember an uncomplicated past and those who would remember that freedom is a constant struggle. It’s a right that must be fought for and defended.

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Jeers as Reform MSP invokes Martin Luther King in rant on 'anti-white racism'

A REFORM MSP has invoked the civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr amid a rant about anti-white “racism” ...

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Trump Compares Himself to Martin Luther King Jr., Insists His July 4 Speech Was Bigger

Donald Trump claims his July 4th speech drew a larger crowd than Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, sparking criticism and scrutiny over crowd-size comparisons.

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Donald Trump Mocked for Total Mental Collapse During Live White House Crowd-Size Rant

Donald Trump faced online backlash after claiming his July 4th event crowd matched Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech audience, despite historical estimates showing significant discrepancies.

International Business Times UK

Amid war, Trump touts his reflecting pool

WASHINGTON - As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war’s costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled on Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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G Robert Blakey obituary

US attorney and a key figure in the investigations into the assassinations of John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King

The Guardian - UK

"I never made a cent from these photos. They cost me money but kept me alive" – Dennis Hopper in his own words

Dennis Hopper would have been 90 this week – and the Hollywood antihero was perhaps as gifted a photographer as he was an actor

Digital Camera World

Trump's war on wokeness is not new

Only the acronyms have changed in the fight to purge the National Endowment for the Humanities and "woke" education

Salon

Trump revives crowd size claims by now comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr.

In moments where truth and vanity are at odds, Trump's preference is rarely in doubt.

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The Strokes Told the Coachella Crowd Iran's LEGO War Videos Had 'More Facts Than Your Local News' Before They Were Deleted

The Strokes' Coachella performance featured a video montage critiquing US and Israeli military actions, highlighting CIA coups and geopolitical tensions, and went viral with over 3.7 million views.

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America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy

As "No Kings" protests draw millions and institutional trust collapses, America's business leaders may be democracy's last credible line.

The Guardian - US

The anti-Maga talkshow: after 70 years, PBS’s The Open Mind still has it

For decades, the TV programme has made a quiet case for depth, civility and political conversation that doesn’t insult your intelligence

Reason

Canceling Cesar Chavez And More

Cesar Chavez is not a person I knew a lot about. I am generally familiar with his leadership of migrant… The post Canceling Cesar Chavez And More appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

How Jesse Jackson’s ‘radically inclusive’ vision shaped the Democratic party we know today

The civil rights trailblazer imagined a future for America in which the marginalized became the center of US politics

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The Guardian - US

Jesse Jackson was the living bridge between King and Obama

Jackson’s two presidential runs brought the civil rights movement into the heart of the Democratic party and opened doors for others to walk through

Radio France Internationale

United States civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies, aged 84

American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday at the age of 84, according to a statement from his family. Jackson, who worked alongside Martin Luther King in the 1960s, was awarded the Légion d'honneur, France's highest order of merit, in 2021 in recognition of his lifetime of activism.

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President Donald Trump pays tribute to 'good man' Jesse Jackson - but alleges he 'could not stand' Barack Obama

President Donald Trump paid tribute to late civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson on his Truth Social platform - but accused him of disliking 44th President of the United States Barack Obama.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Reaction is pouring in to the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Reaction is pouring in over the death of the Rev. Jesse L

The Guardian - UK

A historic force to be reckoned with, a giant to be mourned. Our panel pays tribute to the Rev Jesse Jackson

Civil rights leader, politician, campaigner; Jackson was a phenomenal orator, and a brilliant organiser. Writers reflect on his impact around the world

The Guardian - UK

Jesse Jackson was ‘direct connection to great civil rights era’, says Diane Abbott

MP leads UK tributes to African American campaigner, who has died aged 84

The Guardian - UK

Jesse Jackson obituary

One of the US’s most prominent civil rights leaders who was a protege of Martin Luther King and a presidential hopeful

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