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Protestors join rally to support the national African American museum

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and others that civil rights activists said aim to erase Black …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

REP. JOSH WILLIAMS: The Woke Left Pimped Out The Civil Rights Movement — And Betrayed Black America

Affirmative action began as a just and well-meaning attempt to give black Americans equal opportunities after centuries of enslavement, oppression, and state-sponsored racism. As President Lyndon B Johnson said in 1965: “You do not take a person who, for …

Source: The Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

May Day and The Intersection Of Civil Rights And Workers’ Rights

View of the crowd at 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. A wide-angle view of marchers along the mall, showing the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument. (Wikimedia Commons / Photo by U.S. Information Agency, Press and Publications …

Source: The Seattle Medium - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid...

Recent reports that the museum has already removed exhibits documenting the civil rights struggle are false, the Smithsonian said. The White House had no comment for this story. However, the threat of changes to the African American museum has prompted …

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

A new historical marker recognizes site of first peaceful civil rights sit-in

IN JANUARY 1955. MORGAN STUDENTS, ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF THE CONGRESS OF RACIAL EQUALITY, WERE WAITING AT LEXINGTON AND HOWARD FOR A BUS. IT WAS BITTERLY COLD OUT. THEY ENTERED READS SEEKING WARMTH. DOCTOR HELENA HICKS WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD OF THIS PLAQUE. …

Source: WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 1, 2025

Harriet M C Bryde Johnson — Civil Rights Activist

Circa 2005 America has a long tradition of law based on a reasonable person standard—what would a reasonable person do in a given situation? But what if society’s norm is wrong? What if reasonable people still retain prejudice or remain ignorant of the …

Source: ABILITY Magazine - Neutral
Published on May 3, 2025

Horror chain of events in Ohio as man charged with killing deputy day after cops killed his son

Twin tragedies unfolded in less than 24 hours in Ohio this week after a teen was shot and killed by Cincinnati police — and his father then allegedly mowed down a retired sheriff’s deputy with his car after being shown footage of his son’s death, a family …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Advocates Respond to Civil Rights Rollback at National Conference

Image Credit: Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash This year’s Just Economy Conference of 1,300 community development advocates, held by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) was unlike any other. Having taken place at the nation’s capital at the end …

Source: The Nonprofit Quarterly - Center-left
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Civil Rights, part 7

Civil Rights, part 7 BY JOSH FLOWERS Remember when voting was a straightforward process? ✔ You showed up. ✔ You proved who you were. ✔ You cast your ballot. ✔ The winner was declared. Simple, right? Not anymore. Today, voting rights have been hijacked, …

Source: The Porterville Recorder - California - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

These activists are ‘flooding the zone with Black history’ to protest Trump’s attacks on DEI

A coalition of civil rights groups have launched a weeklong initiative to condemn Donald Trump’s attacks on Black history, including recent executive orders targeting the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington DC. …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Apr 29, 2025

DOJ's Civil Rights Division Sees Mass Exodus of Attorneys

Lawyers have resigned from the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division en masse as its mission has shifted to promote President Donald Trump's agenda, according to the newly appointed head of the division. "No one has been fired by me … …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Trump's first 100 days target diversity policies, civil rights protections

By Bianca Flowers and Disha Raychaudhuri (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have featured an unapologetic assault on diversity and inclusion efforts, unraveling decades-old policies to remedy historical injustices for …

Source: The Denver Gazette - Colorado - Center-right
Published on May 3, 2025

Why Adult Swim's The Boondocks Reboot Was Canceled

Aaron McGruder's comic strip "The Boondocks" first appeared in 1996 in the pages of The Diamondback, the school newspaper of the University of Maryland. McGruder attended U of M, graduating with a degree in African American Studies. "The …

Source: /FILM - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

African American museum artifacts to be returned to SF pastor amid Trump's executive order

A well-known San Francisco pastor and civil rights leader says he is frustrated by a change by the Smithsonian Museum. Reverend Amos Brown said he loaned two artifacts to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Now, the …

Source: NBC Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Smithsonian Denies Removing Items From National African American History Museum

'Suggestions that the Smithsonian had planned or intended to remove these items are false' In an official statement, The Smithsonian denied reports that the institution removed exhibit items from the National Museum of African American History and …

Source: Black Enterprise - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Our Civil Rights Heroes Were Only Human — That’s Good News

This interview is part of The Reconstruct, a weekly newsletter from Sojourners. In a world where so much needs to change, Mitchell Atencio and Josiah R. Daniels interview people who have faith in a new future and are working toward repair. Subscribe here. …

Source: Sojourners - Washington D.C. - Center-left
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Black Americans have suffered the most during Trump’s first 100 days in office, say critics

Amid the controversy, constitutional clashes, and complete bucking of norms that have marked President Donald Trump‘s first 100 days in office, Black Americans are among those most impacted, critics tell theGrio, evidenced by Trump’s dizzying executive …

Source: TheGrio - Pending
Published on May 3, 2025

How Black dandyism inspired this year's Met Gala theme

While celebrities get set for fashion's biggest night, it seems there could be some serious fashion statements on the horizon at this year's Met Gala. You can expect to see political messaging filtered through a fashion lens this year, as the theme …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Who Is Harmeet Dhillon, the Woman Upending the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division?

Constitutional and civil rights attorney Harmeet Dhillon is causing waves and Department of Justice resignations as she reorients the department’s Civil Rights Division to align with the Trump agenda. Sworn in as the assistant attorney general for civil …

Source: The New York Sun - Right-wing

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:05 GMT

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

New Puzzle Book Brings HBCU Legacy to Life

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, and educators now have a new way to engage with Black history and culture with the release of The HBCU Edition of African American Puzzles by …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Landmarks Illinois Announces 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois

Chicago, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has announced its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, calling attention to 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state. The places on this year’s list all …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

UPDATE – The International Myeloma Foundation Mourns the Loss of Board Member and Longtime Philanthropist John O’Dwyer

STUDIO CITY, Calif., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) announced with great sadness, the passing of one of the IMF’s Board Members and longtime philanthropist John O’Dwyer, who lived with myeloma for 18 …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 12:52 GMT

What Does it Mean to Be APOL1 Aware? American Kidney Fund Drives Efforts to Raise Awareness About AMKD, a Serious ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the American Kidney Fund (AKF) announces the second annual APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day, a day to educate communities about this genetic form of rapidly progressive kidney …

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 18:01 GMT

ODHS announces new online training on recognizing and reporting child abuse

The Oregon Department of Human Services, (ODHS) has launched its first-ever interactive online training for the public about reporting suspected child abuse. The training rollout coincides with Child Abuse Awareness Month and the announcement of a new …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

Inside “Who Do You Think You Are?,” Marie Antonette Waite's Book Changing Lives

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nothing defines and sets apart an excellent book than realizing that the author wrote it from the heart. Not from impulsive emotions or for-the-sake-of, but from goodwill and …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:30 GMT

Pampered Spirit Celebrates Grand Reopening Under New Ownership

Pampered Spirit reopens under new owner Brianna Donan, offering expanded wellness services at its Point Pleasant spa and across New Jersey via mobile massage. POINT PLEASANT, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pampered Spirit, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Three photographers awarded the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship to receive $30,000 grants and project support

The fellowship cohort includes photographers Rehab Eldalil (Egypt), Federico Estol (Uruguay), and Adam Perez (USA). SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CatchLight, a San Francisco-based visual media organization, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Study Says Breakups Take Longer to Heal Than Expected

New study shows breakups take 15+ months to heal. Satsang House offers energy healing and meditation to help release emotional and energetic ties. SEDONA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research is shedding light on a …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

مسرح عبادي الجوهر يحتضن أول عرض كوميدي حي للنجم العالمي كيفن هارت ضمن فعاليات موسم جدة

كيفن هارت يُقدّم عرضًا كوميديًا استثنائيًا بموسم جدة، في أولى حفلاته بجدة والثانية بالمملكة، وسط حضور جماهيري حاشد وتذاكر نفدت مبكرًا. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- احتضن مسرح عبادي الجوهر بمدينة جدة، مساء الخميس …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

Lizz Russell Hosts 13th Annual 'Compassion and Fashion' Event in Honor of GBS/CIDP Awareness Month

Celebrating Resilience, Raising Awareness, and Honoring 40 Years of Triumph Over GBS Through Fashion and Advocacy ESCONDIDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrated designer, advocate, and GBS survivor Lizz Russell is proud to …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla Honored as Best Minimally Invasive Keyhole Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon - Times of India

Dr. Rao’s groundbreaking techniques in keyhole neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, and spine surgery have earned him top recognition in The Times of India. GUNTUR, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:39 GMT

Karnataka Tourism Shines at ATM Dubai 2025 and Strengthens Ties with UAE Travel Trade

State showcases its offerings at Arabian Travel Market and hosts exclusive Roadshow in Dubai to promote inbound tourism from the Gulf region BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strengthening its strategic outreach in …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

Charles Vermont Expands Its Presence in Women's Fashion with a Commitment to Excellence

MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charles Vermont, a distinguished name in ladies’ fashion since 1980, continues to set the standard for timeless elegance and enduring quality in women’s clothing. Renowned for …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:33 GMT

Leading Melbourne Chair Hire Company Confirmed That Event Planners Prefer The Tiffany Chair To Hire For Guests To Sit On

Chair Hire Melbourne confirmed that wedding & event planners are preferring to hire the Tiffany Chair for guests to sit on MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an exclusive interview with Metro Cities Media, …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Uttar Pradesh, India - Showcased its Rich Heritage and Cultural Splendour at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025

LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uttar Pradesh, located in northern India, is a land of timeless traditions, historic grandeur and spiritual depth. The state is home to some of the world's most celebrated sites …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:28 GMT

Goa Tourism celebrates successful showcase at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai

Highlighting Regenerative Tourism and year-round experiences to Middle East travel trade PANJIM, GOA, INDIA, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Goa Tourism concluded a triumphant participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, held at the Dubai …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:28 GMT

Tori Edwards selected as Top CFO Of The Year by IAOTP

Tori Edwards will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tori Edwards, Business Owner and CFO, was recently selected as Top …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Liz Hunt selected as Top 50 Fearless Leaders by IAOTP

Liz Hunt will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liz Hunt, is the CEO of Hunt Auctions & Land, the Vice President of …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

DEVAKINANDAN PANDA SELECTED AS TOP ENGINEER OF THE YEAR IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT BY IAOTP

Devakinandan Panda will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Devakinandan Panda was recently selected as the Top Engineer …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

'Khuaar Ho‘e Sabh Milege': A Spiritual Call to Unity Echoes from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji to the Sikh Diaspora

Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s Message of Humble Unity Echoes Across Sikh Diaspora MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, the sacred grounds of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji, the temporal throne of Sikh sovereignty, a …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

Impossible Bags Launches Online Store, Unlocking Rare Access to the Largest Pre-Owned Hermès Collection in North America

Impossible Bags debuts online store, offering rare luxury handbags and the largest pre-owned Hermès collection in North America. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Impossible Bags, the luxury resale brand known for …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:13 GMT

Dog Friendly Omaha Names Heartland Paws Best Pet Store in Omaha

Locally-owned nutrition center recognized for exceptional expertise, educational approach, and documented pet health transformations. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dog Friendly Omaha, the region's leading …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

STACEY CASTER SELECTED AS EMPOWERED WOMAN OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP

Stacey Caster will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stacey Caster, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 12:43 GMT

SHEENA HABERSTROH DAIGLE SELECTED FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD BY IAOTP

Sheena Haberstroh Daigle will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheena Mathew-Haberstroh Daigle was recently selected …

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