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A viral protest group that sings instead of shouts is organizing sing-in events across 95 U.S. cities this weekend. Singing Resistance draws inspiration from Civil Rights era tactics to create healing and solidarity through music.
For 45 years, Aboriginal activist Gary Foley saved every poster, letter, and photograph from Australia's civil rights movement in his shed. Now housed at Victoria University, this one-of-a-kind collection lets Indigenous students preserve and share their own history.
Dr. Mirion Bowers became the first Black chairman of Los Angeles's oldest hospital and built training programs that opened medicine to physicians of color across America. Three generations of his family now carry forward his legacy of breaking down barriers in healthcare.
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, made environmental justice a cornerstone of his 1988 presidential campaign and inspired a generation of activists. His groundbreaking work connected civil rights to clean air, safe water, and healthy communities across America.
Ed Nakamura was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp as a teenager, then drafted to fight for the same government that took everything from his family. His story of forgiveness and service reminds us why remembering difficult history matters.
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A groundbreaking biography shows suffrage leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton was far more than a voting rights advocate. While raising seven children, she built radical ideas about women's autonomy that shaped modern feminism.
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Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84, transformed American politics and paved the way for Barack Obama's presidency. His decades of activism, from ending apartheid to registering millions of voters, showed how one voice can change history.
Before Barack Obama made history, Jesse Jackson showed America a Black president was possible. His groundbreaking campaigns in the 1980s changed voting rules and energized millions, creating the path Obama would walk to the White House.
Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights leader who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and spent decades fighting for equality worldwide, has passed away at 84. His voice and vision inspired millions and helped shape the United Nations' work against racism and apartheid.
A free celebration in Butler County invites everyone to experience Black history through art, soul food, and family activities this Saturday. The NAACP is opening doors wide to build understanding and silence division.
Jesse Jackson, who died February 17 at 84, transformed leadership skills from the football field into a lifetime of fighting for civil rights and economic justice. The quarterback turned activist helped secure jobs for thousands and inspired millions through five decades of tireless advocacy.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who freed hostages abroad and reshaped American politics at home, has died at 84. The man who literally ran into a high school student in a parking lot had spent decades running toward justice.
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who spent decades fighting for civil rights and declaring "I am Somebody" to millions, has died at 84 surrounded by family. His groundbreaking work built the foundation for today's Black political power and inspired generations to keep hope alive.
In 1971, civil rights icon Jesse Jackson visited Sesame Street and led children in a powerful chant that reminded them of their worth. The moment became one of the show's most memorable lessons in self-respect and dignity.
A federal judge ruled that a historical exhibit honoring nine people enslaved by George Washington must be reinstated at his former Philadelphia home. The decision protects historical truth and ensures visitors can learn about this important part of American history.
A San Diego attorney is using artificial intelligence to level the playing field against powerful federal agencies, freeing up his time to focus on the human stories that win cases. His approach has already helped secure justice for wrongfully detained children and families who lost loved ones in custody.
Tennis star Coco Gauff is using her global platform to call for peace and equality in America, inspired by her grandmother's civil rights legacy. A growing chorus of US athletes are speaking out with compassion during divisive times.
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Nearly 1,000 civil society leaders gathered in Bangkok to fight democratic decline with creativity and courage. Despite authoritarian gains worldwide, youth-led movements in Kenya, South Korea, and Guatemala prove democracy's defenders aren't giving up.
After weeks of massive protests, President Trump agreed to withdraw thousands of immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal. The decision came after both residents and fellow Republicans questioned the unprecedented operation.
After weeks of protests and community resistance, federal immigration enforcement is winding down its Minnesota operation. The end marks a victory for local leaders and residents who stood together for their neighbors.
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