The Friendship Nine were sentenced to 30 days of hard labor on a chain gang and the “jail-no-bail” movement was born. RELATED: On February 1, […]
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Retracing “Seven days of 1961” | USA TODAY
USA TODAY’s “Seven Days of 1961” retraces crucial moments that set in motion a new era of civil rights that continues to inform social justice […]
Continue readingNew Graphic Novel By The Late Rep. John Lewis Provides Timely Lessons
During his final days, Rep. John Lewis worked on “Run: Book One,” a graphic novel illustrating the story of the Civil Rights Movement after the […]
Continue readingDoris Kearns Goodwin: LBJ Signing Of Voting Rights Act An ‘Emotional Moment’
Friday marks the 56th anniversary of LBJ's signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Mark Updegrove of the LBJ Presidential Library along with […]
Continue reading‘Legend Of The Movement’: The Story Of Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses
Chris Hayes honors civil rights activist Bob Moses who passed away at age 86. » Subscribe to MSNBC: About All In with Chris Hayes: Chris […]
Continue readingBob Moses Is Absolutely A Historic Figure: Rev. Al | MSNBC
The Morning Joe panel pays tribute to civil rights leader Bob Moses, who passed away at the age of 86. » Subscribe to MSNBC: About: […]
Continue readingA Democracy Is Not A Democracy If Some People Can’t Vote
Civil disobedience, refusing to comply with certain unjust laws as a form of peaceful protest, can be a powerful catalyst for change. The history of […]
Continue readingU.S. Must Put Values Over Profits To Promote Democracy Against Authoritarian China: Rhodes
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the United States can best push back against Chinese authoritarianism, especially emphasizing […]
Continue readingVoting Rights Advocates Organize For Direct Action | MSNBC
Rev. Dr. William Barber, co-founder of the Poor People's Campaign, talks with Rachel Maddow about the necessary ingredients for making direct action a successful tactic […]
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