civil rights
Peaceful Ferguson protests could spark new civil rights movement
October 20, 2014What is now known as Ferguson October could go down in the history books as the spark that ignited the new civil rights movement.
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Book review: “Paul Robeson for Beginners”
October 14, 2014A wonderful book that reveals and celebrates the life of an exceptional man who left a majestic and lasting legacy to the world.
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Court’s order effectively makes gay marriage legal now in 30 states
October 7, 2014The Supreme Court unexpectedly and tersely turned away appeals from five states seeking to prohibit gay and lesbian unions
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Connecticut activists mark Freedom Summer anniversary
October 3, 2014The powerful presentation and discussion involved sharing of Mississippi experiences, and throughout the leitmotif repeated: "Organize! Organize! Organize!"
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Ferguson making changes in wake of killing of Michael Brown
September 9, 2014The Ferguson City Council announced Monday that it will set up a civilian review board to oversee the Police Department.
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