On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the service and sacrifice of the 135 African-American men and three women buried at Normandy American Cemetery, as well as the 3,000 Black troops who served in segregated units, is being recognized.
Category: Civil Rights
Posted inU.S. Government
Congressman Kweisi Mfume appointed to U.S. House of Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has been appointed to the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he will be responsible for oversight and legislation regarding national security developments affecting foreign policy.
Posted inSports
MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats, elevating long-overlooked stars to Major League status
MLB has officially recognized the achievements of approximately 2,300 Negro Leagues players, integrating their statistics into its historical record, and will host a tribute game on June 20 to honor the legendary players of the Negro Leagues.
Posted inEducation
Last student who helped integrate the University of North Carolina’s undergraduate body has died
Ralph Kennedy Frasier, the last surviving member of the trio of African American youths who desegregated the undergraduate student body at UNC-Chapel Hill in the 1950s, has died at age 85.
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Last student who helped integrate the University of North Carolina’s undergraduate body has died
Ralph Kennedy Frasier, the final surviving member of the trio of African American youths who desegregated the undergraduate student body at North Carolina’s flagship public university in the 1950s, has died at age 85.
Posted inNational News
Biden administration unveils new initiatives to combat school segregation on Brown v. Board anniversary
President Biden announced new funding and resources to enhance school diversity and tackle racial segregation, including a $20 million investment in magnet schools and the creation of a Technical Assistance Center on Fiscal Equity, in an effort to fulfill the promise of equitable education for all.
Posted inBlack History
President Joe Biden celebrates the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education with plaintiffs and descendantsÂ
President Joe Biden met with the plaintiffs and families of Brown v. Board of Education to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landmark decision, and announced new initiatives to advance racial, educational equity and ensure access to a high-quality education for all students.
Posted inBlack History
Teaching against the grain: The Black Teacher Archive as a blueprint for educator organizing
Harvard University has launched the Black Teacher Archive, a digital collection of primary source materials created by members of the Colored Teachers’ Associations between 1861 and 1970, to provide access to these historical documents and revolutionize research in various fields.
Posted inCivil Rights
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump leads class action against Geico, alleging discriminatory practices
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geico by minority business owners alleging contractual breaches and unjust enrichment, claiming the insurance giant systematically deprived minority Geico Field Representatives of critical business opportunities.
Posted inCivil Rights
Poor People’s Campaign and partners announce ‘Moral March’ on capital ahead of 2024 elections
Bishop William J. Barber II and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival are coordinating a mass assembly and moral march on Washington, D.C. to mobilize poor and low-wage infrequent voters to demand attention to their concerns in the political arena.
Posted inCivil Rights
Black civil rights activists, politician among diverse group of Medal of Freedom recipients
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as Nancy Pelosi and James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh, for their exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
South Africa is celebrating 30 years of freedom and democracy, but many of the challenges faced by the country have subsided, with the Black majority still living in poverty and the ANC facing a fiercely contested election in May.
