civil rights movement
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New MLK Sculpture Criticized By Some Who Think It’s Nasty
“The Embrace” was inspired by a photo of Dr. King hugging his wife, Coretta. But not everyone is seeing it that way.
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7 Facts about MLK You May Not Know [Update]
The civil rights leader’s dynamic life was full of surprises
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Family of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley “Overjoyed” Over Congressional Gold Medal [UPDATE]
The House unanimously voted on Wednesday to award both Emmett Till and his mother and activist Mamie Till-Mobley with the congressional gold medal.
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The U.S. Postal Service Is Honoring John Lewis With A New Stamp And It’s Dope AF
Images for the stamp have been revealed and it is beyond impressive.
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Virginia’s NAACP Chapter Is Calling For the State to Disband It’s Election Integrity Unit
A Freedom of Information Act request by the NAACP found there were no instances of voter fraud found by the unit/
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Black Churches Press On With Voting Tradition Despite Georgia’s Restrictions
“Souls To the Polls,” a Black voting church tradition from the Civil Rights Era, continues to push through Georgia voting restrictions.
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“Till” Director Chinonye Chukwu Hopes The Film Will Inspire Change
The Root spoke to director, Chinonye Chukwu about her film, Till, based on the tragic story of Emmett Till’s death and his mother, Mamie’s heroic activism.
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High School Football Players Blame “Peer Pressure” For Slave Auction Prank
The NAACP has called for a meeting with the school district.