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'Representation matters.' Frederick Douglass statue unveiled in state Senate halls
The Metrowest Daily News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoBOSTON — Senate President Karen Spilka says she was initially “outraged” by the lack of women and...
101 Justice Quotes from Leaders and Advocates Throughout History
Parade via Yahoo News· 6 days agoWhen you think about famous justice quotes, a few prominent figures likely come to mind; Martin...
16 Lesser-Known Quotes From Influential Civil Rights Leaders
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 5 months agoFrom left: Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. At a time when...
Celebrate the power of education, preserve academic freedom, and reject threats to both
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOn January 16, at the 48th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast in Springfield, I...
45 inspiring quotes to read during Black History Month
TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoGet inspired by these Black History Month quotes from notable figures, activists and politicians...
Updated: Sheriff Jenkins to take leave of absence while facing federal charges
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 12—Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will take a leave of absence while he faces federal charges, the sheriff's office said Wednesday. "Out of respect for the men and women of this ...
Joshua Tree National Park history: How one woman saved park for future generations
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 12 months agoEven in the desert built by remarkable women, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt’s perspicacity stands out. Born...
MLK scholar Clayborne Carson talks about what people choose to focus on about King
Columbia Daily Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPossibly the extent of many Americans' knowledge of Martin Luther King Jr. is his "I Have a Dream"...
U.S. Marshal of West TN inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to seek justice
WREG articles via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG is sharing the stories of Memphians inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin...
Black history is American history. We must face facts, face fears and face forward.
USA TODAY Opinion via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAmerican history matters. Black history is American history. Therefore, Black history matters. This...