activism
Today in civil rights history: James Meredith graduates from Ole Miss
August 18, 2015Twice denied admission, he filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, alleging that the university had rejected him only because of his race.
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Julian Bond, civil rights leader, dies at 75
August 17, 2015Julian Bond's life traced the arc of the civil rights movement, from his efforts as a militant young man to the top leadership post at the NAACP.
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Today in history: Huge anti-death penalty march for Mumia Abu-Jamal
August 12, 2015On this date 20 years ago, thousands demonstrated in support of journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal.
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Marlon rides again: Hey Brando!
August 11, 2015Stevan Riley's great new documentary "Listen to Me Marlon" is a must-see for viewers interested in film/theater history, the art of acting, celebrity activism, and Brando the man and artist.
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Native Americans gather to support the Sanders campaign
August 7, 2015I'm hoping that Native Americans are going to be able to directly ask questions of the presidential candidates.
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