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Published on 14:25 GMT

Digital archive aims to honor unsung civil rights activist who was adviser to MLK

The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will launch a queer history digital archive this Fall to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Rustin was an openly gay civil rights activist who was best known for being the key …

Source: NJ.com - New Jersey - Center-left
Published on 13:53 GMT

Students, faculty and lawmakers rally behind George Mason University amid Trump administration civil rights probe

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had launched an investigation into GMU over allegations that the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies violate Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, …

Source: WTOP - District Columbia - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2025

Richland County launches ENRICH African American Heritage Tour

Self-guided tour highlights places of significance to the history and culture of African Americans within Richland County COLUMBIA, S.C. — Since its official public opening in June 2023, Charleston's International African American Museum (IAAM) has …

Source: WLTX 19 - South Carolina - Pending
Published on 06:45 GMT

Louisiana National Guard base to be renamed for Confederate general’s dad

Following a string of wink-and-a-nod restorations of Confederate names to nine Army bases, the Governor of Louisiana dispensed with nuance Monday and returned the family name of a Confederate general to the state’s major National Guard training base by …

Source: Task & Purpose - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2025

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame honorees' work is still relevant in a moment of civil rights reversals

Linda Robinet has been living with her mother’s fictional characters for decades. They are found in the midst of myriad historic moments, from the War of 1812 and Reconstruction to Depression-era Mississippi and the Montgomery bus boycott. But the story of …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on 12:56 GMT

Today In Culture, Wednesday, July 16, 2025: How Galleries Spend the Summer | A Jinsei Motto Revival | Rodgers and ...

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART How Galleries Approach The Doldrums Of Summer “Most summer shows don’t intend to remake the canon. What most of them do—quietly, …

Source: Newcity - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 12:54 GMT

A Decade in Knoxville: 2000-2009. See photos from the archives!

Knoxville City council member Barbara Pelot, left, Mayor Victor Ashe and many other dignitaries watch the streamers fall after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Knoxville Convention Center in 2001.Cathy Clarke/News Sentinel Archives, Knoxville News- …

Source: The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on 12:55 GMT

Vincent Brown: What Universities Owe

On Yale’s 300th anniversary in 2001, three graduate students at the university issued a report titled Yale, Slavery and Abolition. It was published by the Amistad Committee, a small organisation in New Haven that seeks to preserve African American history …

Source: London Review of Books - Neutral
Published on 11:00 GMT

Lincoln’s Bishop: Review of Zaakir Tameez’s “Charles Sumner”

When Senator Charles Sumner first met Abraham Lincoln before his inauguration in 1861, the two men appeared to have only one thing in common: they were both 6’4”. But Lincoln wanted to be sure. The rustic Illinoisan suggested they put their backs up …

Source: Providence - Pending
Published on 13:03 GMT

Quad County Urban League celebrates 50 years of creating as ‘family’ and ‘game-changer’

Her photo may have been prominently displayed, along with Aurora matriarch Marie Wilkinson’s, when the Quad County Urban League celebrated its 50th anniversary at Monday’s open house, but Theodia Gillespie was determined to keep the focus of this event on …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on 05:04 GMT

Eckerd administrators and students respond to Trump executive orders on diversity

“We all are hurting—the people who voted for him and the people who did not,” said Kindall Sewell-Murphy, president of the Afro-American Society and senior biology student. Sewell-Murphy was referring to President Donald Trump, particularly his agenda to …

Source: The Current - Florida - Center-left
Published on 08:57 GMT

The instrumentalization of antisemitism and the emergence of Jewish Voice for Peace in the United States

First published at Tempest. In this interview, Tempest members Sherry Wolf and Charlie Post provide a historical and contemporary roadmap for understanding the opportunistic, and often state-sponsored, bad-faith conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism …

Source: LINKS - Left-wing
Published on 11:03 GMT

Notable People Born In July

July is a month that seems to produce an extraordinary constellation of talent, with individuals who have left indelible marks on history, culture, and society.From trailblazing leaders and literary icons to Hollywood legends and groundbreaking innovators, …

Source: WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana - Pending
Published on 11:27 GMT

Is the new Superman movie ‘too woke’ or just true to its origins?

Even before the movie’s release in the United States this month, the Superman reboot received criticism from conservative commentators for allegedly pandering to liberal values and “wokeness”. Director James Gunn calling the superhero character an “ …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 11:13 GMT

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests planned in South Florida, nationwide on Thursday

Nearly a dozen “Good Trouble Lives On” protests are planned in South Florida on Thursday to honor the late John Lewis, the former Georgia congressman and revered civil rights leader who died in 2020. The protests here in the region are among more than 1, …

Source: WLRN - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:37 GMT

This Week in Local History: Hospital Care in Annapolis

The Annapolis Emergency Hospital opened its doors on July 18, 1902, at Cathedral and Franklin streets in downtown Annapolis. The 11-bed facility initially operated out of former Mayor Edwin Seidewitz’s home. As the city grew, a new building opened on the …

Source: Eye on Annapolis - Maryland - Neutral
Published on 06:11 GMT

From Soulful Sounds To Black Joy & Sobering Truths: Rashad Robinson Speaks Strategy At ESSENCE Fest [Exclusive]

Under the glimmering lights and the hum of soulful celebration at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Rashad Robinson, former president of Color of Change and longtime civil rights strategist, shared a serious and sobering sentiment: in between our …

Source: NewsOne - Left-wing
Published on 07:14 GMT

‘Boots on the Ground, Where Them Fans At?’

By Dr. Flonzie Brown Wright JA Guest Writer In every generation, a song or a slogan or a slang comes along that becomes more like a Cultural Anthem. I am a proverbial lover of myriad genres of music. Being a musician/organist/arranger/singer…

Source: Jackson Advocate - Mississippi - Pending
Published on 10:53 GMT

South Carolina man’s family seeks answers in his death 3 days after arrest

Posted/updated on: July 16, 2025 at 5:50 am Strom Law Firm(IRMO, SC) -- The family of a South Carolina man who died three days after being arrested last month demanded the release of police body camera video and answers regarding his death on Tuesday. …

Source: KTBB - Texas - Pending

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 02:46 GMT

Drug Trials Snapshot: VANRAFIA

HOW TO USE THIS SNAPSHOT The information provided in Snapshots highlights who participated in the key clinical trials that supported the original FDA approval of this drug, and whether there were differences among sex, race, age, and ethnic groups. The “ …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

ABEP and Ujamaa Place Launch Strategic Partnership Bringing Financial Wellness to the Men of Ujamaa

ABEP and Ujamaa Build Financial Wellness Partnership ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) is excited to announce a powerful new partnership with Ujamaa Place, aimed at …

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Published on July 14, 2025 - 23:38 GMT

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S 'HBCU GO' ANNOUNCES 26-GAME LINEUP FOR 2025 FOOTBALL SEASON

Premier Broadcast Partner for CIAA, SIAC, and SWAC Football Now Entering 4th Season, HBCU GO Returns with 5 Exciting Classics, 4 Homecomings, and Top Matchups LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Allen Media …

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Published on July 14, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

'Overcoming': Kin + Dignity® Magazine’s Latest Issue Draws Strength from Alabama’s Black History

MONTGOMERY, AL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After two years of going radio silent, due to its founder’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, Kin + Dignity® Magazine delivers a timely message of hope and fortitude through its June …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 05:33 GMT

Esteemed Attorney Tina M. Patterson Accepts Invitation to Appear at National Estate Management Master Class

National Estate Management Master Class to dive into why estate planning matters, especially for African Americans, and legacy planning for the next generation. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a national Estate …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

ZuCot Gallery Announces New Exhibition: 'Dear Black People: A Love Letter' Opening July 25, 2025

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZuCot Gallery proudly announces its upcoming exhibition, Dear Black People: A Love Letter, opening July 25, 2025 from 6 – 10 PM EST, in the heart of Atlanta. This powerful new show …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 05:43 GMT

NYC BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME WELCOMES FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Selected for the term 2025-27 after a lengthy and vigorous year-long process are: Katrina M. Adams, Ryan Martin, Eric Rubin & Hugo King NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NYC Basketball Hall of Fame …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Immersive Arts Residency ‘Secret Spaces’ to Unveil a Historic Hidden Venue in Tampa’s Cultural Core

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secret Spaces, an immersive creative event series produced by The Rooted Door, returns this August to unveil a historic hidden venue in the heart of Tampa. Over the course of three …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

Rowan to Open First Mississippi Location at Highland Village

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rowan, the national hypoallergenic earring brand well-known for providing safe and celebratory ear piercing experiences for the young and young-at-heart, will open their first …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

澳門M8商場全面升級 7月15日煥新啟幕

座落於 “澳門歷史城區” 核心地帶的 M8 澳門八號購物中心，已於 7 月 15 日以全面升級的商業矩陣煥新亮相。 HONG KONG, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 座落於 “澳門歷史城區” 核心地帶的 M8 澳門八號購物中心，已於 7 月 15 日以全面升級的商業矩陣煥新亮相。作為澳門都市更新的標杆項目，M8 此次重磅引入中免集團（CDFG）概念店，更將原有國際時尚名品集合店 TFS進行戰略性擴容，同時開設全新多元生活方式品牌集合區 “M …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Wellness Retreat Market Anticipated to Exceed $360 Billion by 2032, Exhibiting 7.4% CAGR

Wellness retreat market size was valued at $180.5 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $363.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

Amidst Texas Flood Tragedy, Grief Expert and TEDx Curator Montrella Cowan Offers Insights for Coping with Profound Loss

Expert guidance for individuals and communities grappling with the overwhelming emotional aftermath of the devastating Texas floods TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As search and recovery efforts continue in the Texas Hill …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:07 GMT

Bethesda Physician Unveils New Hormone Therapy Website

Bethesda physician Mark E. Richards, MD announces the launch of his new website, which focuses on bio-identical pellet hormone therapy. BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark E. Richards, MD, a board-certified …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the USHBC, Endorses Dignity Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) is proud to endorse the bipartisan DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025, introduced by Congresswomen Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project Honors the Grand Ole Opry for Long-Time Support of the Military

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project proudly recognized the Grand Ole Opry during a special tribute concert held on Tuesday, July 8, at the iconic venue. The event celebrated …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Farmstay Resort 'San San Villa' Opening on Awaji Island, August 1

Pasona Agri-Partners will launch farmstay programs to allow people to experience the appeal of "living with agriculture" AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pasona Agri-Partners Inc., a company …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Candace Cameron Bure and for KING + COUNTRY Join Free Wheelchair Mission’s Miracle of Mobility

Events to Bring the Gift of Mobility to Thousands IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Free Wheelchair Mission, a humanitarian nonprofit that has provided 1.5 million wheelchairs to individuals in 95 developing countries, …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

TikTok Test Prep Advice is Failing Students—Here’s What Actually Works

How Misinformation on TikTok and Social Media Is Undermining Test Prep—and What The Best Test Prep Does Differently When It Comes to Professional Test Prep NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural landscape where …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

Introducing CarryOK®: Travel Sentry’s nieuwe stressvrije oplossing voor handbagage

CarryOK® controleert direct of uw handbagage voldoet aan de voorschriften van de luchtvaartmaatschappij. Geen verborgen kosten meer bij de gate. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- De chaos bij de gate – We hebben het …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:58 GMT

Glorio Skin Introduces Discovery Set Featuring Its Best-Selling Clay Masks

Four targeted formulas offer a comprehensive introduction to Glorio’s high-performance skincare BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Glorio Skin, the sustainable skincare brand founded by renowned cosmetic chemist …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

CarryOK® von Travel Sentry: Die stressfreie Lösung für Ihr Handgepäck

Sofort prüfen, ob Ihr Handgepäck den Airline‑Vorgaben entspricht – keine unerwarteten Überraschungen oder versteckten Gebühren mehr am Gate. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Das Drama am Boarding‑Gate.Wir alle kennen es – …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

CarryOK® de Travel Sentry – Une solution sans stress pour les bagages cabine

Vérifiez instantanément si votre bagage cabine est conforme aux règles de la compagnie aérienne – évitez les frais cachés à la porte d’embarquement. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le stress à la porte d’embarquement. …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

Introducing CarryOK®: Travel Sentry's New Stress-Free Carry On Solution

CarryOK® by Travel Sentry: Instantly check if your hand luggage meets airline rules - no more boarding gate surprises or hidden fees. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The boarding gate meltdown. We've all seen it or …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:54 GMT

TRIM NuLu Named Best Hair Salon in Louisville for 2025

TRIM NuLu Wins Best Hair Salon in Louisville, KY for Fifth Consecutive Year in 2025 Your Choice Awards LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRIM NuLu has once again earned the title of Best Hair Salon in Louisville in the …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:43 GMT

Community Based Tourism Market Projected to Surpass $2.1 Trillion by 2032 with 14.1% CAGR

Community based tourism market was valued at $575.9 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $2136.8 billion by 2032, grow at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:37 GMT

Indoor Flooring Market: Growth from $133.3 Billion in 2021 to $226.3 Billion by 2031 at a 5.4% CAGR

Indoor Flooring Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global indoor flooring market, valued at $133.3 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $ …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Twice-Monthly Events Bring Trifecta’s Signature Style and Personalized Design to Northeast Florida

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since opening its St. Augustine showroom in late 2024, Trifecta Home Furniture’s twice-monthly shopping events have quickly become a must-attend experience for those seeking in …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 13:27 GMT

52nd Annual Governor's Cup Yacht Race to Take Place August 1-2

MD, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, the oldest premier overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay, will take place August 1-2, 2025. With a 68.6-nautical-mile main race course from Annapolis, three …

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