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Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Over Executive Orders Targeting DEI Programs

The National Urban League, National Fair Housing Alliance, and AIDS Foundation Chicago filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump, alleging three of his executive orders violate their free speech rights and threaten their funding by restricting references to transgender people and DEIA programs...

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Education Department Broadens Ban on Race-Conscious College Policies

The U.S. Department of Education warned colleges they risk losing federal funding if race is considered in any campus policy, citing the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University; compliance assessments begin within 14 days.

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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump, Musk's Federal Actions

On Presidents Day, the 50501 Movement organized nationwide protests against President Trump and Elon Musk's actions in the federal government, citing concerns over data access, mass firings, and healthcare, with demonstrations occurring in over half the U.S. states.

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King Family Concerns Trump's Order to Release Assassination Documents

The Trump administration's January executive order to release documents related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination has sparked concern from the King family, who fear the release of potentially damaging materials could be used to discredit King's legacy, echoing past attempts by J. Edgar Hoove...

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North Dakota Nonprofits Settle Lawsuit Against White Nationalist Group

In Bismarck, North Dakota, two nonprofits settled a lawsuit against the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, which had been accused of intimidating immigrant business owners through vandalism and racist graffiti in Fargo, with the settlement details remaining undisclosed.

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Resist": Young Black Activism in America

Rita Omokha's "Resist" traces a century of young Black activism in America, detailing how past and present activists organize, mobilize, and demand justice, contrasting past reliance on word-of-mouth with today's use of social media for real-time mobilization.

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Federal Mandate to Eliminate Diversity Programs Sparks Controversy

The Department of Education mandated the elimination of all race-based diversity programs in federally funded schools by the end of the month, or face funding cuts, prompting confusion and potential legal challenges due to the directive's vagueness and broad scope.

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University of San Diego Faces Title VI Lawsuit Over Race-Based Scholarships

The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against the University of San Diego for allegedly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through six race-based scholarship programs, potentially jeopardizing USD's federal funding and setting a precedent for similar institutions.

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50501 Movement to Hold Nationwide Protests on Presidents' Day

On Presidents' Day, the 50501 Movement will stage nationwide protests against President Trump's administration, focusing on actions taken by Elon Musk and the rollback of DEI initiatives; the protests, coordinated with Political Revolution, follow a similar event on February 5th and are expected to ...

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Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor of Washington, D.C., and Civil Rights Advocate

Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught astronomer and surveyor born in 1731 in Oella, Maryland, significantly contributed to the surveying of Washington, D.C., created renowned almanacs, and was a vocal advocate for civil rights, challenging racial prejudice in a 14-page letter to Thomas Jefferson.

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Malcolm X's Smethwick Visit: A Catalyst for British Race Relations

Malcolm X's 1965 visit to Smethwick, UK, exposed systemic racism, connecting the US civil rights movement with British anti-racist efforts, and contributing to the passage of the 1965 Race Relations Act; a mural commemorating the event will be unveiled.

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Massive Munich Democracy Protest

At least 250,000 people demonstrated in Munich for democracy and against right-wing extremism and the Union party's policies, highlighting the importance of democratic values and public engagement.

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