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‘Mothers of the Movement’: Civil rights activists from past to present
Southern Poverty Law Center· 5 days agoOften recognized as the backbone of the Civil Rights Movement, Black women have played an integral role in organizing for justice and democracy. While prevailing gender roles ...
The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 6 hours agoThe Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
MS governor signs bill requiring people at public schools to use facilities corresponding to gender...
CNN via AOL· 37 minutes agoA new law in Mississippi requires individuals to use restrooms and housing at public education...
AG files civil rights charges against Manchester man accused of terrorizing property manager
New Hampshire Union Leader· 7 hours agoThe Attorney General has filed civil rights charges against a Manchester man who allegedly shouted...
Southlake students, parents urge Carroll schools to negotiate over civil rights violations
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoThe groups urged Carroll school district to negotiate in good faith after being invited by the U.S....
Cobb County Schools faces civil rights complaint over books removed from libraries
WSB Radio· 11 hours agoAn organization has filed a civil rights complaint against Cobb County Schools over its decision to...
The $44M judgment that could change how punitive damages are awarded when civil rights are violated
Source New Mexico via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoThe civil trial in a case involving a former Las Cruces High School student and a teacher convicted...
Southlake students, parents urge Carroll schools to negotiate over civil rights violations
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 hours agoSeveral groups of parents and students in Southlake urged the Carroll school district to negotiate with the Department of Education after the federal agency found the district violated students ...
Biographer offers an unvarnished look at pre-eminent civil rights icon
Republican-American· 1 day agoMore than 50 years after King was murdered, Jonathan Eig (author of “Ali”) illustrates how King...
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church founder Rev. William Lawson dies at 95
Fox local via AOL· 11 hours agoHe retired in 2004 and was honored as Founding Pastor Emeritus. "In his nearly 96 years, Reverend Lawson has served as husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as preacher ...