civil rights
Today in history: Rosa Parks takes a stand by sitting down
December 1, 2015Rosa Parks risked physical abuse, arrest and jail because she was part of a growing movement of African Americans sick and tired of discrimination and racism.
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Chicago protesters demand Mayor Emanuel’s resignation
November 30, 2015Leaders in the pursuit of justice say demonstrations will continue: there is such profound distrust and alienation from the police in the neighborhoods most affected.
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The police story of this murder was a lie
November 25, 2015We need a system change here and it's not going to happen unless we, the people make it happen.
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Protests in Chicago after release of video in Laquan McDonald’s shooting
November 25, 2015"If there was no protest that would mean we've become immune to this madness."
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Rev. Barber: “Forward together, not one step back!”
October 22, 2015"The powers that be have tried to split the labor movement from the civil rights movement, but in North Carolina we are going forward together."
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