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.
Category: Civil Rights
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
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Ringing the alarm for civil rights data in schoolsÂ
The Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is a critical tool for identifying and addressing disparities in educational access and equity in America’s schools, and advocates are fighting to protect it from being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Posted inBlack History
Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Issac Myers was a pioneering activist and maritime worker who advocated for union rights in the 1800s and founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society and the Colored National Labor Union, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for Black workers.
Posted inU.S. Government
White House escalates racist, dictatorial assault on education with crackdown on DEI and civil rights protections
The Trump administration has launched a nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools, threatening to strip federal funding from institutions that offer race-conscious programs, scholarships, and student resources, in a move that hails back to the days of Jim Crow.
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Discrimination in the workplace and standing up for your rights
Discrimination in the workplace and lack of legislative framework are significant challenges faced by labor unions, highlighting the need for more vocal advocacy and protection of human rights.
Posted inCivil Rights
A. Philip Randolph: The organizer of Black labor who left a blueprint for leaders of the future
A. Philip Randolph, the first president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids, played a significant role in the civil rights movement and labor movement, and is being celebrated as a pioneer for the Black middle class and the fight against discrimination.