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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

He transformed his mind': how did Malcolm Little become Malcolm X?

Patrick Parr's book Malcolm Before X uniquely documents Malcolm X's prison experiences through the lens of prison newspapers, providing fresh insights into his early life.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

He transformed his mind': how did Malcolm Little become Malcolm X?

Patrick Parr's book Malcolm Before X uniquely documents Malcolm X's prison experiences through the lens of prison newspapers, providing fresh insights into his early life.
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#voting-rights-act
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fromAxios
2 months ago

Civil rights questions cloud "Bloody Sunday" anniversary in Selma

The Voting Rights Act reauthorization faces significant challenges under GOP control, raising concerns about the future of civil rights discussions in education.
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fromAxios
2 months ago

Civil rights questions cloud "Bloody Sunday" anniversary in Selma

The Voting Rights Act reauthorization faces significant challenges under GOP control, raising concerns about the future of civil rights discussions in education.
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fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Pulitzer Prize Board gives special citation to pioneering journalist Chuck Stone - Poynter

Chuck Stone significantly impacted journalism, particularly as a Black voice during the Civil Rights Movement and by mentoring future generations of journalists.
#clayborn-temple
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers devastating fire: 'Inside is a total loss'

Renovation
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.'s final days suffers devastating fire: 'Inside is a total loss'

Historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis was severely damaged by fire; restoration efforts were underway.
Investigation launched to determine the fire's cause.
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fromtime.com
1 month ago

How Newspapers Struggled to Cover Martin Luther King Jr. and Segregation in the North

Harry Belafonte expressed anger at Martin Luther King’s funeral, criticizing newspapers for creating a climate of hate that contributed to King's assassination, highlighting biased coverage of civil rights.
London politics
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan Malik

The value of gold is attributed to human labor, reflecting themes of greed and repression during postwar America's Red Scare.
#theatre
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Purpose" on Broadway and "Vanya" Downtown

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins returns with 'Purpose,' a vibrant portrayal of family dynamics set against a backdrop of rich Black heritage.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"Purpose" on Broadway and "Vanya" Downtown

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins returns with 'Purpose,' a vibrant portrayal of family dynamics set against a backdrop of rich Black heritage.
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

100 years, 100 moments: How women shaped a century of music

The period from 1950 to 1974 highlights women's groundbreaking contributions to music history, influencing genres and movements significantly.
#bloody-sunday
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Marches across 2 NYC bridges will mark 60 years since Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama

New Yorkers are holding marches to honor the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, advocating for unity and continued civil rights.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Newly restored photos show the ruin of 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma on its 60th anniversary

James Martin's photography from Bloody Sunday significantly raised awareness of the civil rights movement.
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts features restored images from the Selma protests for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Marches across 2 NYC bridges will mark 60 years since Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama

New Yorkers are holding marches to honor the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, advocating for unity and continued civil rights.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Newly restored photos show the ruin of 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma on its 60th anniversary

James Martin's photography from Bloody Sunday significantly raised awareness of the civil rights movement.
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts features restored images from the Selma protests for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90

Alvin F. Poussaint was a pivotal figure in discussions on Black culture, mental health, and personal responsibility amidst systemic racism.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Nat King Cole's often overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement

Nat King Cole's music continues to influence globally while his commitment to social justice underscores his legacy beyond music.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: February 8, the Orangeburg Massacre

On Feb. 8, 1968, state troopers killed three Black students and injured 28 during a protest at South Carolina State College, an event now known as the Orangeburg Massacre.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

The Missing Pieces Project aims to shed new light on the struggle by charting the locations on the lecture tours of 19th-century activists. In church halls, factories and theatres across Britain, Christians, workers, radicals and liberals came to hear African American abolitionists talk and show solidarity with the cause.
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