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1 month ago

Joe Harris, 108, Dies; Thought to Be the Oldest World War II Paratrooper

Joe Harris, an important figure in WWII history, died at 108, known for his service in the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

More than deportation: Trump admin should prosecute student protesters who commit illegal activity

Current campus actions against Jewish students echo historical racism and segregation, warranting immediate political action.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Phylicia Rashad Knows Her Purpose

When I walked out to the microphone to speak, I was suddenly in the spotlight for the first time, the light was so bright, I couldn't see anybody in the audience.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tommy Robinson loses prison segregation court case

Yaxley-Lennon's claims of degrading treatment fell far short of the evidence needed for the courts to intervene on human rights grounds.
UK news
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Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts

The Trump administration's memo rescinds protections against segregation in federal contractor workplaces, signaling a major policy shift.
This change is viewed as both symbolic and significant, reflecting a moving away from civil rights enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration No Longer Prohibits Segregation at Contracted Facilities

The Trump administration has overturned a key nondiscrimination clause, opening the door for federal contractors to segregate facilities.
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fromeastbaytimes.com
10 months ago

Exonerated: Bay Area leaders react after Navy clears Black sailors convicted in World War II Port Chicago explosion

The decision fully exonerates 258 Black servicemen who were court-martialed after the deadly 1944 explosion. They refused to work loading munitions due to dangerous conditions, lack of training, and segregation on the naval base.
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