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Tag: Civil Rights Movement
By women for women: paving the way for our rights
As Women’s History month commences, it’s important to reflect on impactful women who actively sought to attain equity between genders in a world of blatant misogyny and race-based discrimination.
Say their names. Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
The movie “Till” showcases Mamie Till-Mobley’s decision to have an open casket for her son, Emmett Till, who was kidnapped and brutally beaten because of a malicious accusation made by Carolyn Bryant Donham. All suspects walked free and Donham faced no consequences after admitting she lied in her unpublished memoir in 2008.
Black Lives Matter Long Beach continues to lead diverse community in mourning, calls for change
Protestors from all walks of life came together Monday to show support for Black Lives Matter Long Beach.
Don’t memorialize your heroes
The contentious debate over the legacies of historical figures continued this week as the movement to demolish controversial statues heard an argument from both sides. On Monday, a board in New York City voted to remove a statue of a controversial 19th century doctor. Wednesday, Tennessee punished Memphis by stripping[Read More…]