Tag: legal battle
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Brazilian couple wins legal battle to name their son Piye after the first black pharaoh, overcoming bullying concerns and celebrating African heritage in a landmark case for cultural representation.
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Discover how Patrick Braxton made history as Newbern, Alabama’s first Black mayor despite fierce opposition and discriminatory practices. His ongoing legal battle seeks to uphold democracy and voting rights.
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The remarkable story of Elizabeth Key, the first person of African descent to sue for and win her freedom in the early 1600s. Her courageous stand against the unjust system of slavery continues to inspire generations in the…
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