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Today in History: April 11, Civil Rights Act becomes law a week after Martin Luther King is killed
The Mining Journal· 2 weeks agoJacob Javits, R-N.Y.; Speaker John McCormack, D-Mass.; Rep. Emanuel Celler, D-N.Y.; Sen. Walter...
Dr. Elaine Simpkins explains origins of mysterious photo of MLK, RFK, and C.O. Simpkins
ABC 26 New Orleans· 2 weeks agoHistory can be compared to an onion. From the outside, it’s a sphere. But if you remove the outer...
Anthony Gill named recipient of annual Washington Wizards Dr. E.B. Henderson Team Award
NBA· 2 weeks agoWashington Wizards forward Anthony Gill was named the recipient of the third annual Washington...
History: James Baldwin’s civil rights and poetry in Palm Springs
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoKing’s murder made Baldwin feel singled out, dangerously exposed, perhaps the last black public...
‘Holy connection’ — A chance meeting on a plane leads to marriage, ministry
Citrus Chronicle Online· 2 days agoThey met on a plane – it was a God thing, a holy connection.
Former Virginia star Anthony Gill honored by Washington Wizards for his work in the D.C. community
The Daily Progress· 2 weeks agoThe award is named in honor of Dr. E.B. Henderson, who was a sports historian, educator,...
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Galveston County Daily News· 1 week agoGene Herrick, AP photographer who covered the Korean War and civil rights, dies at 97
Here's the May 4 ballot for Longview residents
The Longview News-Journal· 1 week agoThe May 4 ballot in Longview will feature three contested municipal elections, another Longview ISD bond referendum as well as contested board races in...
Chicago’s response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents
The Times of Northwest Indiana· 2 days agoChicago spent hundreds of millions to provide migrants with housing and health care, stirring...
Breakaway Music Festival Tampa: Guide to parking, lineup, tickets and more
Tampa Bay Times· 2 days agoGet ready, electronic music lovers. Breakaway Music Festival is finally making its debut in Tampa...