Historical Marker Honors James Meredith in Hometown
A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, who integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on Friday, attended by approximately 85 people, including many family members and Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle, who called Meredith a man whose c...
Historical Marker Honors James Meredith in Hometown
A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, who integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, on Friday, attended by approximately 85 people, including many family members and Kosciusko Mayor Tim Kyle, who called Meredith a man whose c...
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Trump's Civil Rights Division Nominee Threatens Ongoing Investigations
President-elect Trump intends to replace the head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Kristen Clarke, with Harmeet Dhillon, a move that threatens to halt numerous ongoing investigations into police misconduct, discrimination, and other civil rights violations.
Trump's Civil Rights Division Nominee Threatens Ongoing Investigations
President-elect Trump intends to replace the head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Kristen Clarke, with Harmeet Dhillon, a move that threatens to halt numerous ongoing investigations into police misconduct, discrimination, and other civil rights violations.
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Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned African-American poet, died at 81 after a battle with cancer; her six-decade career profoundly influenced American literature and social consciousness through her numerous poems and essays addressing race, gender, and politics.
Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned African-American poet, died at 81 after a battle with cancer; her six-decade career profoundly influenced American literature and social consciousness through her numerous poems and essays addressing race, gender, and politics.
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South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
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Trump Appoints Conservative Lawyer to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Cases
Donald Trump appointed Harmeet Dhillon, a lawyer known for her conservative stances and election-related lawsuits, to a key position in the Department of Justice, signaling a potential shift in the agency's priorities.
Trump Appoints Conservative Lawyer to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Cases
Donald Trump appointed Harmeet Dhillon, a lawyer known for her conservative stances and election-related lawsuits, to a key position in the Department of Justice, signaling a potential shift in the agency's priorities.
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Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
Memphis Police Reject DOJ Report on Discriminatory Policing
A Department of Justice report details a pattern of discriminatory policing by the Memphis Police Department, including excessive force against Black people and those with disabilities, prompting the city's rejection of a federal consent decree.
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US Department of Education Resolves Antisemitism, Islamophobia Complaints Against UC Campuses
The US Department of Education resolved nine antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints against five University of California campuses, citing inadequate responses to harassment and discrimination, including incidents at a violent pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, and requiring annual Title VI train...
US Department of Education Resolves Antisemitism, Islamophobia Complaints Against UC Campuses
The US Department of Education resolved nine antisemitism and Islamophobia complaints against five University of California campuses, citing inadequate responses to harassment and discrimination, including incidents at a violent pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, and requiring annual Title VI train...
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DOJ Report: Mount Vernon Police Engaged in Pattern of Unconstitutional Policing
A US Department of Justice report reveals the Mount Vernon, New York police department engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including illegal strip and cavity searches and unlawful arrests, impacting residents' civil rights; the department's financial mismanagement exacerbated these is...
DOJ Report: Mount Vernon Police Engaged in Pattern of Unconstitutional Policing
A US Department of Justice report reveals the Mount Vernon, New York police department engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing, including illegal strip and cavity searches and unlawful arrests, impacting residents' civil rights; the department's financial mismanagement exacerbated these is...
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Trump Nominates Conservative Lawyer to Lead Civil Rights Division
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican lawyer known for championing conservative causes, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, sparking controversy due to her past legal work and political affiliations.
Trump Nominates Conservative Lawyer to Lead Civil Rights Division
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican lawyer known for championing conservative causes, to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, sparking controversy due to her past legal work and political affiliations.
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Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni Leaves Enduring Legacy
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and activist, passed away at 81 on Monday from lung cancer complications, leaving a profound legacy on Black literature and activism.
Death of Celebrated Poet Nikki Giovanni Leaves Enduring Legacy
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and activist, passed away at 81 on Monday from lung cancer complications, leaving a profound legacy on Black literature and activism.
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USS Arkansas Christened: Connecting Civil Rights Legacy to Naval Power
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors; the submarine is the 27th in its class and is expected to launch in 2025.
USS Arkansas Christened: Connecting Civil Rights Legacy to Naval Power
The USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class nuclear submarine, was christened Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, with three members of the Little Rock Nine serving as sponsors; the submarine is the 27th in its class and is expected to launch in 2025.
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Supreme Court Weighs Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Raising Concerns About Civil Rights Precedents
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with Justice Jackson drawing parallels to Loving v. Virginia, expressing concern over potential erosion of equal protection principles; the decision will significantly impact transgender rights and potentially ...
Supreme Court Weighs Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care, Raising Concerns About Civil Rights Precedents
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with Justice Jackson drawing parallels to Loving v. Virginia, expressing concern over potential erosion of equal protection principles; the decision will significantly impact transgender rights and potentially ...
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