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fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Renovation

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Famed Memphis church associated with Martin Luther King damaged by fire

Clayborn Temple, a historic site linked to the civil rights movement, was heavily damaged by a fire, prompting community grief and an ongoing investigation.
Renovation
fromNew York Post
1 day 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

Famed Memphis church associated with Martin Luther King damaged by fire

Clayborn Temple, a historic site linked to the civil rights movement, was heavily damaged by a fire, prompting community grief and an ongoing investigation.
more#clayborn-temple
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.
#music-history
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Music

Sam Moore obituary

Sam & Dave's influential music, especially 'Soul Man,' defined soul and R&B, embodying a narrative of struggle and social change.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Music

Sam Moore obituary

Sam & Dave's influential music, especially 'Soul Man,' defined soul and R&B, embodying a narrative of struggle and social change.
more#music-history
#black-history
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery

Historic England is showcasing the contributions of black abolitionists, particularly Frederick Douglass, by linking their legacy to historical sites in Britain.
more#black-history
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.
#historical-events
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Today in History: August 28, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers I Have a Dream speech

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech is a pivotal moment in U.S. history for civil rights advocacy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Today in History: February 8, the Orangeburg Massacre

The Orangeburg Massacre represents a pivotal moment in civil rights history with tragic outcomes for protesting students.
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Today in History: August 28, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers I Have a Dream speech

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech is a pivotal moment in U.S. history for civil rights advocacy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Today in History: February 8, the Orangeburg Massacre

The Orangeburg Massacre represents a pivotal moment in civil rights history with tragic outcomes for protesting students.
more#historical-events
#social-justice
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the '60s - but it was dramatically different from today's white Christian nationalism

The 1966 Black church leaders' 'Black Power' ad called for racial equality and civil dialogue, contrasting with today's divisive approaches to power.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Social justice

MLK's Legacy and the Fight for Cannabis Justice

The fight for cannabis reform is a continuation of the Civil Rights Movement's struggle for equality and social justice.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

Black church leaders brought religion to politics in the '60s - but it was dramatically different from today's white Christian nationalism

The 1966 Black church leaders' 'Black Power' ad called for racial equality and civil dialogue, contrasting with today's divisive approaches to power.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Social justice

MLK's Legacy and the Fight for Cannabis Justice

The fight for cannabis reform is a continuation of the Civil Rights Movement's struggle for equality and social justice.
more#social-justice
#rosa-parks
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rosa Parks: Icon of US Civil Rights Movement DW 02/03/2025

Rosa Parks' defiance and Emmett Till's murder were pivotal in igniting the Civil Rights Movement in 1955.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rosa Parks: Icon of US Civil Rights Movement DW 02/03/2025

Rosa Parks' defiance and Emmett Till's murder were pivotal in igniting the Civil Rights Movement in 1955.
more#rosa-parks
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

32 things you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only national holiday honoring an American citizen, enacted in 1986 with full recognition by all states by 2000.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'Nickel Boys' establishes a new way of seeing Black characters on screen

Nickel Boys effectively bridges the historical divide between its 1960s setting and contemporary audiences through innovative storytelling.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
#womens-liberation
Education
fromKqed
5 months ago

How the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools | KQED

The 1960s were marked by significant social movements, including civil rights, women's liberation, and the rise of the Black Power movement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

An Oral History of Second-Wave Feminism Makes Its Case With Style

The Movement provides a lively and exhilarating oral history of the women's liberation movement from 1963-1973.
Education
fromKqed
5 months ago

How the Black Panthers Shaped U.S. Schools | KQED

The 1960s were marked by significant social movements, including civil rights, women's liberation, and the rise of the Black Power movement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

An Oral History of Second-Wave Feminism Makes Its Case With Style

The Movement provides a lively and exhilarating oral history of the women's liberation movement from 1963-1973.
more#womens-liberation
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine Student, Dies at 83

Thelma Mothershed Wair, a key figure in the Little Rock Nine, died at 83, highlighting the ongoing legacy of school integration struggles in America.
#james-baldwin
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Baldwin's Blues for Mister Charlie,' 60 Years After It Hit Broadway

James Baldwin's commitment to his artistic vision despite external pressures is a testament to his courage and integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin audiobook review powerful essays from the civil rights frontline

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin examines the Black experience and racial injustice in the US during the civil rights movement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

Baldwin's Blues for Mister Charlie,' 60 Years After It Hit Broadway

James Baldwin's commitment to his artistic vision despite external pressures is a testament to his courage and integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin audiobook review powerful essays from the civil rights frontline

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin examines the Black experience and racial injustice in the US during the civil rights movement.
more#james-baldwin
fromNature
11 months ago
Education

I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student's shoes for a day

Freeman Hrabowski's bold actions and commitment to Black student success in STEM have significantly increased diversity in scientific disciplines.
fromAxios
11 months ago
Education

Clarence Thomas attacks Brown v. Education ruling amid 70th anniversary

Justice Thomas criticized the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, claiming the court overstepped in ending racial segregation.
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