Virginia officially replaced its statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in the U.S. Capitol with a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns, the teenage civil rights activist whose 1951 student-led protest against segregated schools helped spark the legal fight that culminated in Brown v. Board of Education. The dedication marked a historic moment, recognizing Johns as one of only four Black women represented by statues in the Capitol and symbolizing a broader shift away from honoring Confederate figures toward celebrating champions of justice and equality.
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UniverSoul Circus brings culture, creativity and high-flying thrills to the D.C. area
The UniverSoul Circus, currently performing at National Harbor until Aug. 10 before heading to Baltimore, offers a high-energy, multicultural experience filled with breathtaking acts and audience participation. More than just entertainment, the show celebrates Black culture and creativity, honoring its legacy and impact on generations of families.
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Feds charge alleged White supremacist over 2019 arson at Tennessee school that trained Rosa Parks
By Travis Loller and Aaron MorrisonThe Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A suspect whom authorities have linked to white supremacist movements has been arrested in the March 2019 fire that destroyed an office at a storied Tennessee social justice center. Regan Prater was arrested April 24 and charged with one count of arson. An […]
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24-hour shopping blackout begins Friday, February 28
A grassroots movement, dubbed the “Target fast,” is calling for a 24-hour boycott of Target stores in protest of their decision to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, potentially impacting their sales and the broader economy.
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In the classroom: A look at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is addressed in school
Educators across the nation are making intentional efforts to educate students about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., despite the efforts of some states to remove critical race theory from school curriculum.
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PRESS ROOM: Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN announce major MLK Day mobilization to defend Dr. King’s legacy as second Trump term nearsÂ
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network will lead a series of events in Washington, DC and New York City during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to rally for a defense in the fight for DEI, voting rights, civil liberties and beyond.
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Commentary: Mourning the loss of legendary Tuskegee Airmen instructor Roscoe D. Draper
Roscoe Draper, a pioneering flight instructor and American hero, passed away at the age of 105, leaving a legacy of breaking racial barriers and setting new standards in American aviation.
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Despite efforts to remove them, Confederates and segregationists live on in Capitol statues
By Brennan Stewart, Capital News Service February was Black History Month, an observance meant to honor and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans throughout the history of the United States. But reminders of the oppression that African Americans suffered are still on display in the United States Capitol, taking the form of 12 statues […]
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Rosa Parks’ historic protest wouldn’t have been possible without this unsung hero
By Sheeka Sanahori Rosa Parks’ historic protest wouldn’t have been possible without this unsung heroOn the northwest corner of Washington and Main Street in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, a brown commemorative street sign sits discreetly above the standard, green signages. Sarah Mae Flemming Way is a nod to a civil rights activist at the intersection […]