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10 years after the deadly church shooting, a new history of 'Mother Emanuel'
Reporter Kevin Sack's new book is a history of Charleston's Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black congregation in the South, ...
Five historic restaurants that fed the civil rights movement
From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – ...
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Honor the Heroes of the Stonewall Riots, the Birthplace of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
Hailed as the start of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, the Stonewall Riots took place at New York City’s Stonewall Inn fifty-six years ago this month. On June 28, 1969, police attempted to arrest ...
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In a tourist-heavy part of the city, voices of New Orleans Civil Rights Movement are heard
The new Historic New Orleans Collection exhibit “The Trail They Blazed” got its start about a decade ago with an oral history ...
At Black Restaurants, A Legacy of Community Comforts in a Tumultuous World
Black restaurants remind us that nourishment can be an act of resistance, a celebration of identity, and a powerful place to ...
Tourmaline’s biography of NJ’s Marsha P. Johnson explores revolutionary joy
A new biography about New Jersey native Marsha P. Johnson details how she inspired a revolution through her joy.
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National Guard has long history of deployments during civil rights protests
Some previous deployments restored peace after local crackdowns or vigilante violence, but sometimes troops intensified ...
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National Black Leaders, Civil Rights Activists, & Organizers Convene in Los Angeles for 'State of the People POWER Tour'
Los Angeles Stop to focus on healing, direct relief and power building. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The State of the People POWER Tour— a national 10-state ...
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Blakeview: Who made history as New Orleans' first Black bishop in the Catholic church?
Remembering Bishop Harold Perry, the first Black bishop in New Orleans and a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana ...
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Must-attend Black professionals conferences of 2025
If you're a Black professional, creative, entrepreneur, or activist planning your calendar for 2025, these major conferences ...
Protests Go Beyond Immigration to Include Array of Left-Wing Causes
Voices at the demonstrations are often a mix that includes calls for more explicit support for racial justice, Palestinian ...