Trump supporters have introduced bills to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza sign in Washington, D.C. and the Freedom Riders Museum in Montgomery, Ala., while Democrats are pushing back against the anti-DEI and anti-woke message by reintroducing the Voting Rights Act.
Category: Civil Rights
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Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96
Robert G. Clark, who became the first Black legislator in Mississippi since Reconstruction, died at age 96, having served as chairman of both the House Ethics Committee and the Education Committee, and as speaker pro tempore from 1992-2004.
Posted inNational News
24-hour marathon livestream launched as counterpoint to 47th president’s State of the Union
The “State of the People” town hall, hosted by Joy Reid and featuring various civil rights leaders and national advocates, will provide a 24-hour alternative to the expected State of the Union address, focusing on the truth and offering solutions for the nation’s challenges.
Posted inNational News
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Prigg v. Pennsylvania, a 1842 Supreme Court ruling, continues to be cited in 274 other cases, showing the lasting impact of legal principles related to the ownership of other humans, despite the abolition of slavery in 1865.
Posted inNational News
Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and a lifelong civil rights advocate, passed away at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that has touched every aspect of the movement.
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NAACP legend and freedom fighter Hazel Dukes dies at 92
Civil rights activist Hazel Nell Dukes, who served as president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the National Board of Directors, passed away at the age of 92.
Posted inWord In Black
Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions are fighting back against attempts by politicians to suppress Black history in schools, arguing that education should be uncomfortable and that the history of this country includes painful and unjust moments that need to be taught.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
HBO’s ‘Eyes on the Prize III’ revisits Black America’s modern civil rights struggles
The HBO documentary series “Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest (1977-2015)” explores the continued struggle for racial justice in America from the late 1970s through 2015, featuring figures such as Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Rev. Al Sharpton, and Alicia Garza.
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NNPA launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ campaign to spotlight disparities in media coverage of missing Black individuals
The NNPA has launched the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign to address the disparity in media coverage and law enforcement response for missing Black individuals, seeking to bring visibility, resources, and justice to the thousands of missing Black children, women, and men whose cases are frequently overlooked.
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Erasing Black history? These unions say not on their watch
Teacher unions in Florida and Georgia are fighting against censorship of Black history in schools, with the Florida Education Association and the Georgia Federation of Teachers advocating for students and standing up against efforts to suppress knowledge that empowers Black communities.
Posted inOPINION
 Malcolm X: 60 years later, the fire still burns
Sixty years after Malcolm X was assassinated, his legacy remains powerful, with his words still resonating and his ideas continuing to inspire resistance against systemic oppression.
Posted inPOLITICS
Project 2025’s fingerprints visible in Trump’s executive orders, critics warn
Despite Donald Trump’s denials, the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 has been implemented in 37 of his executive orders, leading to the reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, the rollback of civil rights protections, and a push to gut diversity programs at the Department of Education.
