Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
Bill Lucy was a key figure in civil rights, advocating for equality and dignity for workers through the powerful slogan 'I Am a Man'.
His activism significantly influenced both the labor movement and civil rights efforts in the U.S. and abroad.
Clarence Page: What doesn't MAGA know about the 'Black national anthem'? A lot.
Some people suspect that Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" camp is barely a step away from "Make America White Again."They found a lot of food for that thought in the MAGA world's reaction to this year's Super Bowl pregame show.The show included Sheryl Lee Ralph of "Abbott Elementary" singing James Weldon Johnson's 123-year-old hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing," frequently called the "Black national anthem."
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
Bill Lucy was a key figure in civil rights, advocating for equality and dignity for workers through the powerful slogan 'I Am a Man'.
His activism significantly influenced both the labor movement and civil rights efforts in the U.S. and abroad.
Clarence Page: What doesn't MAGA know about the 'Black national anthem'? A lot.
Some people suspect that Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" camp is barely a step away from "Make America White Again."They found a lot of food for that thought in the MAGA world's reaction to this year's Super Bowl pregame show.The show included Sheryl Lee Ralph of "Abbott Elementary" singing James Weldon Johnson's 123-year-old hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing," frequently called the "Black national anthem."
'Unseen Truth' shows the real picture behind 'Caucasian' ideals - Harvard Gazette
Sarah Lewis's book challenges the foundation of America's racial hierarchy through historical analysis of the 'Circassian Beauties' and their societal implications.
Julie Mehretu creates towering glass mural for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center aims to honor history and inspire future change through art and architecture.
Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the '60s - but it was dramatically different from today's white Christian nationalism
The 1966 Black church leaders' 'Black Power' ad called for racial equality and civil dialogue, contrasting with today's divisive approaches to power.
Today in History: August 28, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers I Have a Dream speech
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech is a pivotal moment in U.S. history for civil rights advocacy.
University of Mississippi: abhorrent' counter-protesters condemned
The protest at the University of Mississippi highlighted a clash between pro-Palestine and counter-protesters, reminiscent of past civil rights struggles.
Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others
Clarence B. Jones to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom for Civil Rights activism.
Blow: The ghost of the 1968 antiwar movement has returned
Young protesters at the 1968 DNC were influenced by civil rights movement and national tragedies, united against the Vietnam War.
WATCH: Biden Torpedoes Republican Probe Into Hunter Biden and Other Family In PBS Interview
President Joe Biden was asked about the Republican probes into his son Hunter Biden and other family, and confidently torpedoed the idea anyone will care about them.Woodruff asked Biden about the political climate, and the president expressed optimism but he quickly shot down the prospect that the probes into his family would hurt him with Americans: Judy Woodruff: You came to Washington, to the Senate, 50 years ago.
Blow: The ghost of the 1968 antiwar movement has returned
Young protesters at the 1968 DNC were influenced by civil rights movement and national tragedies, united against the Vietnam War.
WATCH: Biden Torpedoes Republican Probe Into Hunter Biden and Other Family In PBS Interview
President Joe Biden was asked about the Republican probes into his son Hunter Biden and other family, and confidently torpedoed the idea anyone will care about them.Woodruff asked Biden about the political climate, and the president expressed optimism but he quickly shot down the prospect that the probes into his family would hurt him with Americans: Judy Woodruff: You came to Washington, to the Senate, 50 years ago.
1964's Freedom Summer Offers a Model for the Voting Rights Work We Need to Do
Freedom Summer, 1964, marked a significant civil rights initiative to combat racism and secure Black voting rights despite violent opposition in Mississippi.
Clarence Page: Who is to be held accountable for Emmett Till's death, now that the witnesses are gone?
The last survivor of the historical horror widely known as "the lynching of Emmett Till" has died, leaving behind an infuriating amount of unanswered questions.Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice care Tuesday night in Louisiana at age 88.She is remembered by history mostly as the 21-year-old woman who accused Till, then a 15-year-old Chicagoan visiting his Mississippi relatives, of behavior that violated the old Jim Crow South's irrational but strictly enforced racial etiquette - and it cost him his life.
Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman at the center of the lynching of Black teen Emmett Till, has died
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana, a coroner's report shows.Carolyn Bryant Donham was 88.Donham died Tuesday night in Westlake, Louisiana, according to a death report filed Thursday in Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office in Louisiana.
1964's Freedom Summer Offers a Model for the Voting Rights Work We Need to Do
Freedom Summer, 1964, marked a significant civil rights initiative to combat racism and secure Black voting rights despite violent opposition in Mississippi.
Clarence Page: Who is to be held accountable for Emmett Till's death, now that the witnesses are gone?
The last survivor of the historical horror widely known as "the lynching of Emmett Till" has died, leaving behind an infuriating amount of unanswered questions.Carolyn Bryant Donham died in hospice care Tuesday night in Louisiana at age 88.She is remembered by history mostly as the 21-year-old woman who accused Till, then a 15-year-old Chicagoan visiting his Mississippi relatives, of behavior that violated the old Jim Crow South's irrational but strictly enforced racial etiquette - and it cost him his life.
Carolyn Bryant Donham, woman at the center of the lynching of Black teen Emmett Till, has died
The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana, a coroner's report shows.Carolyn Bryant Donham was 88.Donham died Tuesday night in Westlake, Louisiana, according to a death report filed Thursday in Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office in Louisiana.
The long, storied history of solidarity between Black and Irish activists : Code Switch
Frederick Douglass visited Ireland in 1845 to seek support for abolition, leading to a longstanding solidarity between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists.
The episode explores the historical connections and exchanges between Black civil rights leaders and Irish republican activists, highlighting the significance of Frederick Douglass' visit to Ireland.
Paul McCartney Reacts To Beyonce's "Blackbird" Cover
Beyoncé's rendition of 'Blackbird' by Paul McCartney praised for reinforcing civil rights message.
McCartney's appreciation of Beyoncé's cover highlights the importance of music in addressing racial tension.
Fractures in the Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish Americans
The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders during the civil rights movement was exemplified by the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.
Understanding the historical relationship between Black and Jewish leaders is essential to comprehend current political developments.
SFFA v. Harvard Ruling Trickles Down To Courtroom Oral Argument Procedure
Conservative groups using SFFA v. Harvard decision broadly
America First Legal Foundation's victory rescinding oral argument affirmative action policies
A narrative of triumph': a powerful 17-acre site in Alabama remembers enslavement
Historical amnesia challenged through art and history at Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
Remembrance of enslaved people's suffering through first-person accounts
A Black mathematical history
The documentary 'Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Forging Resilience' sheds light on the experiences and contributions of Black mathematicians.
Historical discrimination and challenges faced by Black mathematicians are highlighted in the film.
Attorney General Garland tells Alabama's Bloody Sunday service that voting rights are under attack
Voting rights are endangered in the U.S. due to recent court decisions weakening the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Current legislative measures make it harder for eligible voters, particularly Black Americans, to vote and elect representatives.
RT @SteveLuffRadio: Can music inspire more people to care about climate change?
Can music inspire more people to care about climate change?
I have been trying for years to write today's story, but it was begging to be told with sound.So for Column One, the Times' signature series in creative storytelling, I'm switching it up today: My Column One for you is an episode of "The Times" podcast.Spoiler alert: It features Lucy Jones, Southern California's earthquake expert extraordinaire.
French rightwing politician calls for Angela Davis school to be renamed
A row has erupted in France after a rightwing politician insisted that a high school named after the Black US activist Angela Davis should change its name.Valerie Pecresse, who ran for president last year for Nicolas Sarkozy's party, Les Republicains, scoring a humiliating 4.78%, is head of the greater Paris Ile-de-France region.
Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis' leadership, Florida has enacted a slew of education rules that limit teaching topics including race, and sexual orientation.Octavio Jones/Getty Images Florida's Department of Education has rejected an Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies saying the class indoctrinates students to "a political agenda."
French rightwing politician calls for Angela Davis school to be renamed
A row has erupted in France after a rightwing politician insisted that a high school named after the Black US activist Angela Davis should change its name.Valerie Pecresse, who ran for president last year for Nicolas Sarkozy's party, Les Republicains, scoring a humiliating 4.78%, is head of the greater Paris Ile-de-France region.
Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course
Under Gov. Ron DeSantis' leadership, Florida has enacted a slew of education rules that limit teaching topics including race, and sexual orientation.Octavio Jones/Getty Images Florida's Department of Education has rejected an Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies saying the class indoctrinates students to "a political agenda."
Mariluz Escribano Pueo: the late Spanish poet finally finding acclaim
The defining moment in Mariluz Escribano Pueo's life came when the Spanish poet, activist and teacher was not quite nine months old.On 11 September 1936, three weeks after their family friend Federico Garcia Lorca had suffered a similar fate, Escribano's father, Agustin, was shot dead against the wall of Granada cemetery.
Reggie' Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
Image In 1997, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a single World Series game.He was a star on the field, and now he's a star in the documentary Reggie.Credit...Prime Video Star athletes in America are often expected to have brash personalities.This delights or alienates fans to different degrees, and for different reasons.
My 111-year-old valentine: Cook County shows love for oldest voter
If love comes with time, then Susie Lewis has surely earned it from Cook County's election authorities.As the county's oldest voter, Lewis, 111, has been voting for more than nine decades.To honor Lewis' long voting history, Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough made Lewis her "valentine" Tuesday by bringing her a heart-shaped box of chocolates, a large card, red and pink flowers and a balloon to the woman's Maywood home.
Georgia Gun Laws Weigh on Atlanta's Bid to Host 2024 Democratic Convention
CHICAGO The battle between Chicago and Atlanta over hosting the 2024 Democratic convention is heating up with a new claim from Illinois that Georgia's lenient open-carry gun laws already an issue with several public events in Atlanta could make security a nightmare.With a decision possibly weeks away, officials involved agree that Atlanta and Chicago now appear to lead New York, the third of the finalists still under consideration.
Caps beat Islanders 4-3 after super-bad start
Weird that the Washington Capitals hadn't played the New York Islanders until today, January 16.This long-awaited, intra-divisional matchup started real, real ugly.It got better.Sebastian Aho got credit for a point shot that bounced off TJ Oshie, then Matt Martin got credit for deflecting a shot from Alexander Romanov.
Bill Russell's No. 6 among six numbers retired by Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors retired NBA legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey before their game against the Boston Celtics, the team he led to 11 titles during his 13 year career.Russell, a Bay Area native who played basketball at McClymonds High School in Oakland and won back-to-back national championships in 1955 and 1956 at the University of San Francisco, died this past July at age 88.
Mariluz Escribano Pueo: the late Spanish poet finally finding acclaim
The defining moment in Mariluz Escribano Pueo's life came when the Spanish poet, activist and teacher was not quite nine months old.On 11 September 1936, three weeks after their family friend Federico Garcia Lorca had suffered a similar fate, Escribano's father, Agustin, was shot dead against the wall of Granada cemetery.
Reggie' Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball
Image In 1997, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in a single World Series game.He was a star on the field, and now he's a star in the documentary Reggie.Credit...Prime Video Star athletes in America are often expected to have brash personalities.This delights or alienates fans to different degrees, and for different reasons.
My 111-year-old valentine: Cook County shows love for oldest voter
If love comes with time, then Susie Lewis has surely earned it from Cook County's election authorities.As the county's oldest voter, Lewis, 111, has been voting for more than nine decades.To honor Lewis' long voting history, Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough made Lewis her "valentine" Tuesday by bringing her a heart-shaped box of chocolates, a large card, red and pink flowers and a balloon to the woman's Maywood home.
Georgia Gun Laws Weigh on Atlanta's Bid to Host 2024 Democratic Convention
CHICAGO The battle between Chicago and Atlanta over hosting the 2024 Democratic convention is heating up with a new claim from Illinois that Georgia's lenient open-carry gun laws already an issue with several public events in Atlanta could make security a nightmare.With a decision possibly weeks away, officials involved agree that Atlanta and Chicago now appear to lead New York, the third of the finalists still under consideration.
Caps beat Islanders 4-3 after super-bad start
Weird that the Washington Capitals hadn't played the New York Islanders until today, January 16.This long-awaited, intra-divisional matchup started real, real ugly.It got better.Sebastian Aho got credit for a point shot that bounced off TJ Oshie, then Matt Martin got credit for deflecting a shot from Alexander Romanov.
Bill Russell's No. 6 among six numbers retired by Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors retired NBA legend Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey before their game against the Boston Celtics, the team he led to 11 titles during his 13 year career.Russell, a Bay Area native who played basketball at McClymonds High School in Oakland and won back-to-back national championships in 1955 and 1956 at the University of San Francisco, died this past July at age 88.
Eddie Opara designs an activist, art-filled cannabis brand
The pure range of collaborators on makes the brand's visual language rich and varied, though made cohesive by the radical tone throughout.The B3 typefaces are designed by Darden Studio and Vocal Type, the latter contributing a range of typefaces highlighting pieces of history such as the Women's Suffrage Movement in Argentina and the Civil Rights Movement in the US.
Black History in School - Annabel Tokun, Croydon High School
Black History in School - Annabel Tokun, Croydon High School (Image: Unsplash) I interviewed Katy Fenwick, who is a Head of History at Croydon High and asked her some questions in regards to her Black History Month and the way it's celebrated and educated within schools.What is the importance of learning about Black History?' It is hugely important that Black History and culture is celebrated.
A Legacy for Inclusion at New Relic from Dr. King
January 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, a holiday to reflect on Dr. King's contributions and celebrate his legacy through volunteerism and service.Like many people, when we think of Dr. King, we think of his iconic I Have a Dream speech.The particular part of his speech where he shares his dreams for a reimagined America almost didn't happen.
Yvonne Wheeler becomes first Black woman to lead L.A. County Federation of Labor
Veteran labor leader Yvonne Wheeler will take over as head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, becoming the first Black woman to lead the powerful group in its nearly 140-year history.Wheeler garnered broad support across various labor sectors in "the Fed," as the L.A. County Federation of Labor is known, and was elected unanimously Monday night.
Black History in School - Annabel Tokun, Croydon High School
Black History in School - Annabel Tokun, Croydon High School (Image: Unsplash) I interviewed Katy Fenwick, who is a Head of History at Croydon High and asked her some questions in regards to her Black History Month and the way it's celebrated and educated within schools.What is the importance of learning about Black History?' It is hugely important that Black History and culture is celebrated.
A Legacy for Inclusion at New Relic from Dr. King
January 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US, a holiday to reflect on Dr. King's contributions and celebrate his legacy through volunteerism and service.Like many people, when we think of Dr. King, we think of his iconic I Have a Dream speech.The particular part of his speech where he shares his dreams for a reimagined America almost didn't happen.
Yvonne Wheeler becomes first Black woman to lead L.A. County Federation of Labor
Veteran labor leader Yvonne Wheeler will take over as head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, becoming the first Black woman to lead the powerful group in its nearly 140-year history.Wheeler garnered broad support across various labor sectors in "the Fed," as the L.A. County Federation of Labor is known, and was elected unanimously Monday night.
5 Iconic Road Trips To Take Before Your Kids Go To College
American highways have inspired more great music, books, and movies than any other roads in the world because - as a system - they cover more iconic, gorgeous, and interesting ground than any other roads in the world.There are hundreds of amazing routes you can chart, any one of which will blow your kid's mind with beauty, BBQ, or baseball.
Stuff to do: art family, MLK celebration, jazz & DJ
Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Hey it's time for our weekly event list!How's your second week of 2023 going?Still sticking to your New Year's resolutions?We continued our storm reporting this week on the homeless in rain and hail and the meteorologist's predictions.
Washington Post unearths 1957 photo of Jerry Jones in crowd blocking Black students from entering school - ProFootballTalk
When Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was 15 years old, his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas was the epicenter of the civil rights movement.Amid efforts to integrate local high schools, protests erupted.White students tried to block Black students from entering the building.In a new article regarding the potential influence of Jones over the NFL's effort to improve its admittedly woeful record of hiring minority head coaches, the Washington Post unearths a photo of a 15-year-old Jones.
Thanksgiving beverages that elevate and eliminate worry over what goes well with turkey
If there ever was a Thanksgiving in recent memory to be thankful for, this one might be it.The pandemic seems to be over, or at least in full retreat.And that is a good thing.Every generation thinks their burden is the heaviest, but the truth is we all have our struggles, be it a world war, the civil rights movement or a pandemic.
5 Iconic Road Trips To Take Before Your Kids Go To College
American highways have inspired more great music, books, and movies than any other roads in the world because - as a system - they cover more iconic, gorgeous, and interesting ground than any other roads in the world.There are hundreds of amazing routes you can chart, any one of which will blow your kid's mind with beauty, BBQ, or baseball.
Stuff to do: art family, MLK celebration, jazz & DJ
Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Hey it's time for our weekly event list!How's your second week of 2023 going?Still sticking to your New Year's resolutions?We continued our storm reporting this week on the homeless in rain and hail and the meteorologist's predictions.
Washington Post unearths 1957 photo of Jerry Jones in crowd blocking Black students from entering school - ProFootballTalk
When Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was 15 years old, his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas was the epicenter of the civil rights movement.Amid efforts to integrate local high schools, protests erupted.White students tried to block Black students from entering the building.In a new article regarding the potential influence of Jones over the NFL's effort to improve its admittedly woeful record of hiring minority head coaches, the Washington Post unearths a photo of a 15-year-old Jones.
Thanksgiving beverages that elevate and eliminate worry over what goes well with turkey
If there ever was a Thanksgiving in recent memory to be thankful for, this one might be it.The pandemic seems to be over, or at least in full retreat.And that is a good thing.Every generation thinks their burden is the heaviest, but the truth is we all have our struggles, be it a world war, the civil rights movement or a pandemic.
Biden MLK Day Speech Gets Off to Awkward Start with Mic Trouble and Off-Key Singing
President Joe Biden's address on Martin Luther King Jr. Day had a clumsy beginning as he fiddled around with the microphone before leading everyone in the always-sappy ritual of singing the Happy Birthday song.The president was at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington on Monday, and Reverand Al Sharpton introduced Biden for his delivery of the keynote speech for the National Action Network's annual MLK breakfast.
Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal
WASHINGTON - The House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.The bill, which passed the Senate in January, is meant to honor Till and his mother - who had insisted on an open casket funeral to demonstrate the brutality of his killing - with the highest civilian honor that Congress awards.