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James Lawson, towering civil rights activist and pioneer in nonviolent protest, dies at 95
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoThe Rev. James M. Lawson, the civil rights icon who inspired generations of nonviolent activists and...
Historic building near Atlanta University Center catches fire
WSB Cox articles via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoA building near the Atlanta University Center caught fire on Thursday morning. Atlanta fire crews...
'He never wavered': Massillon civil rights icon James Lawson dies at 95
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoThe Rev. James Lawson, the former Massillon resident and civil rights icon who preached nonviolence...
For Juneteenth, visit these sites to learn about Black history in Austin
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoFor the purposes of this newspaper's two history columns, Austin Answered and Think Texas, honoring...
Man sentenced to 11 years in prison for attacking 2 with knife in Martin Luther King Jr. Park
The Bakersfield Californian via Yahoo News· 7 days agoThe man found guilty of using a knife to attack two people in Martin Luther King Jr. Park was sentenced Thursday to 11 years and four months in prison. Daniel Valdez Gutierrez, 38, was found ...
It took persistence, but David Oyelowo finally got 'Bass Reeves' to the screen
Los Angeles Times· 1 day agoWhen David Oyelowo, compact and composed in his white suit, sits on the throne-like chair outside...
The Rev. James Lawson, key architect of the Civil Rights Movement, dies at 95
WLRN Miami· 1 day agoThe Rev. James Lawson was a staunch advocate for nonviolent resistance to racism, even in the face...
Today in History: Michael Jackson acquitted on charges of child molestation
Chicago Tribune· 7 hours agoToday is Thursday, June 13, the 165th day of 2024. There are 201 days left in the year. On June 13,...
Juneteenth 2024 in Fort Myers: Recognizing "a great milestone"
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThis Saturday, two events across Lee and Collier County will celebrate the most recently adopted...
'He never wavered': Massillon civil rights icon James Lawson dies at 95
The Repository via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe Rev. James Lawson, the former Massillon resident and civil rights icon who preached nonviolence...