Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy of uniting people across racial lines and his strategic use of words to build coalitions is remembered as he is laid to rest, and his work is continued by those who strive to use language that opens doors and allows people to see themselves in the solution.
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IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. was an iconic leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and his legacy of fighting for freedom, justice, and equality continues to inspire generations of activists today.
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Administration tries to pretend slavery never happened
The Trump White House has attacked the Smithsonian Institution for telling the truth about slavery, systemic racism, and inequality in America, attempting to erase the history of oppression that runs through the nation’s past.
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The Power of Dual Voting: America’s Path to Real Change
Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country. America is at a crossroads, facing challenges that have deep roots in its history—systemic injustice, economic inequality, and a growing divide among its people. While voting […]
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John F. Kennedy Middle school student’s letter sparks Civil Rights lesson
John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth-grader Sofia Mercado wrote a letter to Civil Rights advocate Edith Lee-Payne, prompting her to visit the school and speak to the entire eighth-grade class about her experiences in the Civil Rights movement.
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Joliet Historical Museum showcase of Black Voices
“The Reclaiming the Narrative project certainly made it evident that Joliet’s African American churches and cultural organizations have long been responsible for collecting and documenting so much imperative – yet often overlooked – historical information.”
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Black Voices from Joliet’s south end community
“Janice and I had both been involved in civil rights protests on our campuses,” he recalls. “But then I turned on the TV one day and saw her leading a march that would shut Bowie down. She called me to come pick her up, and I did.”
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IN MEMORIAM: Maxine McNair, 93, the Last Living Parent of the 1963 Birmingham Bombing Victims, Dies
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Also murdered in the bombing were Addie Mae Collins, Carole Rosamond Robertson and Cynthia Dionne Wesley. All three were 14 years old. The Birmingham bombing was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement and remains one of the most notorious incidents of violence and political terrorism in U.S. history. The […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Maxine McNair, 93, the Last Living Parent of the 1963 Birmingham Bombing Victims, Dies
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Also murdered in the bombing were Addie Mae Collins, Carole Rosamond Robertson and Cynthia Dionne Wesley. All three were 14 years old. The Birmingham bombing was the deadliest single attack of the civil rights movement and remains one of the most notorious incidents of violence and political terrorism in U.S. history.
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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sidney Poitier, whose iconic 71-year career, included starring roles in “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” was 94. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The post IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
