Tag: racial equality
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Ruby Bridges, who integrated Southern schools at age 6, turns 70. Her story of courage continues to inspire the fight for racial equality in America.
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Discover how James G. Thompson’s 1942 letter sparked the “Double V” campaign, the first Black civil rights movement, challenging racial inequality during World War II.
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Patrick Braxton becomes Newbern’s first Black mayor after a 3-year legal battle, marking a victory for voting rights and fair representation in small-town America.
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Deborah Archer becomes the first Black woman president of the ACLU, set to lead the organization’s fight for racial equality and civil rights in America.
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Explore the groundbreaking career of Jane Bolin, the first Black female judge in U.S. history, who shattered racial and gender barriers in the legal profession and fought for equality.
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Boston is considering renaming its Logan International Airport to honor the late Bill Russell, a pioneering Black Celtics legend who broke barriers both on the court and in the civil rights movement.
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Discover the remarkable story of Absalom Jones, the trailblazing former slave who became America’s first Black Episcopal priest, founding the Free African Society and pioneering change through education, religious reform, and the fight against slavery.
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Explore the extraordinary life of Harriet Pickens, one of the first Black women commissioned in the U.S. Navy, and her trailblazing contributions to public health and civil rights movements. Discover her journey, achievements, and lasting impact.
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Explore the historic moment when Marian Anderson became the first African American woman to perform at a presidential inauguration, captivating the nation with her powerful rendition of the National Anthem at John F. Kennedy’s swearing-in ceremony in 1961.
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Explore the iconic day when Joshua Daniel White, a trailblazing African-American musician and civil rights activist, made history by becoming the first artist of his kind to perform at the White House, breaking down racial barriers and inspiring…
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