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Frank Sinatra, Other Anti-Racist Icons Who Were Down For Black Folks
So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black folks throughout history. At age 18, Rev. Bruce Klunder knew he had to join the ...
As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest
Washington, DC, is set to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital this weekend by hosting ...
'She Who Dared' shines a powerful light on four overlooked heroines of the Civil Rights Movement
The seven impeccably cast singers are strong, each fitting superbly into the ensemble and making the most of their solo ...
Framing social issues as 'civil rights' can sometimes backfire
It can help people grasp complex ideas, but it can also distort or mislead. A recent sociological study suggests that framing ...
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NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM HOSTS PRIDE MONTH SCREENING AND PANEL CONNECTED TO RUSTIN EXHIBITION
Memphis, TN, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its Catalyst for Change Series, the National Civil Rights Museum ...
Foundations donate $1.5M to help restore historic Black church in Memphis gutted by arson
Several foundations have donated $1.5 million to help rebuild after arson gutted a historic Black church that played an ...
‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests planned for the Charlotte area. Here’s where
Protests and rallies are expected in the Charlotte area on Saturday, June 14, as part of a national movement called “No Kings ...
Five years after George Floyd's murder, racial justice push continues
Shareeduh McGee is fighting to keep the memory of her cousin George Floyd alive. Millions took to streets across the world to ...
Group of Liberty County residents give Dorchester Academy long overdue recognition
Dorchester Academy, a civil rights fixture, hosted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other pillars of the civil rights movement ...
New opera honors the Black women of the Civil Rights Movement
These women have largely been forgotten, until now. The lesser-known figures who powered the Civil Rights Movement are the subject of a brand-new opera, set to make its world premiere next week in ...
In an uneasy climate, diverse pride groups converge on DC with differing interests but common goals
Members of different LGBTQ and transgender communities are descending on the nation's capital with plans for celebrations, parades, concerts and more.