By Kamye Hugley Nowadays, political rhetoric is increasingly portraying civil rights protections as overcorrection and even unnecessary. But the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17, is a reminder to the nation of a different understanding of justice—one that insisted that expanding equity strengthens democracy rather than diminishes it. Jackson spent […]
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Former senator Jill Carter launches Walter P. Carter Institute for Leadership and Service
Former Maryland lawmaker Jill P. Carter has launched the Walter P. Carter Institute for Leadership and Service to honor her father’s civil rights legacy and empower Baltimore communities through collaboration, education and cultural preservation.