MLK Day: From Polarizing Figure to National Holiday
Despite initial opposition due to King's polarizing figure, a national Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983 after years of activism by supporters, including his widow, Coretta Scott King, and Congressman John Conyers, finally achieving full adoption across all 50 states in 2000.
MLK Day: From Polarizing Figure to National Holiday
Despite initial opposition due to King's polarizing figure, a national Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983 after years of activism by supporters, including his widow, Coretta Scott King, and Congressman John Conyers, finally achieving full adoption across all 50 states in 2000.
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Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, 86, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York after a four-year battle with bladder cancer; the group was known for its activism and hits like "Puff the Magic Dragon.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, 86, a member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York after a four-year battle with bladder cancer; the group was known for its activism and hits like "Puff the Magic Dragon.
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36% Bias Score
Antioch Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Bias Investigation
The Justice Department reached an agreement with Antioch, California, and its police department to implement police reforms following an investigation into discriminatory conduct by officers, based on leaked text messages containing racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and celebrations of excessive for...
Antioch Police Department Agrees to Reforms After Bias Investigation
The Justice Department reached an agreement with Antioch, California, and its police department to implement police reforms following an investigation into discriminatory conduct by officers, based on leaked text messages containing racial slurs, homophobic remarks, and celebrations of excessive for...
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40% Bias Score
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to various fields.
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Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Eminent Figures
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to American society and global affairs.
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Eminent Figures
President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington, on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their contributions to American society and global affairs.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to January 6th Investigators
President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including January 6th investigators Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, for their exemplary service, directly contradicting former President Trump's calls for their imprisonment.
Biden Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to January 6th Investigators
President Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals, including January 6th investigators Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, for their exemplary service, directly contradicting former President Trump's calls for their imprisonment.
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44% Bias Score
Johns Hopkins Settles Discrimination Complaints
Johns Hopkins University settled with the US Education Department to address 99 complaints of anti-Arab and antisemitic harassment between October 2023 and May 2024, agreeing to review policies and provide training following a rise in such incidents since the Israel-Hamas war.
Johns Hopkins Settles Discrimination Complaints
Johns Hopkins University settled with the US Education Department to address 99 complaints of anti-Arab and antisemitic harassment between October 2023 and May 2024, agreeing to review policies and provide training following a rise in such incidents since the Israel-Hamas war.
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40% Bias Score
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday at age 86 in New York from bladder cancer; the group achieved significant success in the 1960s, combining musical talent with activism for civil rights and against war.
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Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom to 19 Individuals
President Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, Bono, Lionel Messi, and José Andrés, at a White House ceremony on Saturday, honoring their contributions to the US and global progress.
Biden Awards Presidential Medals of Freedom to 19 Individuals
President Biden presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, including Hillary Clinton, Bono, Lionel Messi, and José Andrés, at a White House ceremony on Saturday, honoring their contributions to the US and global progress.
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Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 21 Diverse Recipients
President Joe Biden will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 living and 4 deceased recipients on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their exemplary contributions across various fields, including politics, sports, entertainment, and philanthropy.
Biden to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to 21 Diverse Recipients
President Joe Biden will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 living and 4 deceased recipients on Saturday at the White House, recognizing their exemplary contributions across various fields, including politics, sports, entertainment, and philanthropy.
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Rep. Barbara Lee's Legacy: A Career of Courage and Advocacy
Rep. Barbara Lee, a California congresswoman, is retiring after a career marked by her lone vote against the 2001 authorization for the use of military force, her mentorship by Shirley Chisholm, and her advocacy for policies like PEPFAR, highlighting the ongoing struggle for diverse representation i...
Rep. Barbara Lee's Legacy: A Career of Courage and Advocacy
Rep. Barbara Lee, a California congresswoman, is retiring after a career marked by her lone vote against the 2001 authorization for the use of military force, her mentorship by Shirley Chisholm, and her advocacy for policies like PEPFAR, highlighting the ongoing struggle for diverse representation i...
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Carter's Proclamation Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
President Jimmy Carter's 1979 proclamation established Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, the first national recognition of the group's contributions to the U.S., following advocacy from Asian American lawmakers and commemorating early Japanese immigrants and the transcontinental railroad.
Carter's Proclamation Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
President Jimmy Carter's 1979 proclamation established Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, the first national recognition of the group's contributions to the U.S., following advocacy from Asian American lawmakers and commemorating early Japanese immigrants and the transcontinental railroad.
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