Posts Tagged ‘Civil Rights’
Saluting Julian Bond, Civil Rights Icon
Julian Bond may have started activism while in college, but he certainly didn’t stop once he graduated.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Coretta Scott King is Born
Coretta Scott King didn’t just marry an activist; she became one in her own right during her life in the 20th century.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History- National Urban League Founded
For more than a century, the National Urban League has been advocating for policies and education to help Black Americans.
Read MoreOn This Day in American History…
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for non-violent forms of protest in this infamous letter he penned while in jail.
Read MoreThe Birth of CORE
The Congress Of Racial Equality, also known as CORE, spearheaded voting, education, and related projects to promote racial equality.
Read MoreCalifornia School Suspensions Issued At Higher Rates To Racial Minorities, Students With Disabilities
The Center for Civil Rights Remedies analyzed suspension in multiple California school districts to highlight racial disparities.
Read MoreRoom for Debate: Are America’s Public Schools Still Unequal and Unjust?
Black students struggle with barriers to education that are not shared by some of their white peers according to research.
Read MoreThis Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech
In Dr. King’s last ever speech, given this day in 1968 at the Memphis Mason Temple, he discussed how his work was God’s will.
Read MoreCesar Chavez Day: Honoring The Latino Civil Rights Leader By Continuing The Fight For Justice
Cesar Chavez is one of the most notable proponents of civil rights for Latino Americans.
Read MoreAlabama Civil Rights Museum Promotes Lesbian Awareness
One Alabama museum exhibit shows visitors the many face of lesbian women in the south.
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