When Charlayne Hunter-Gault enrolled at the all-white University of Georgia in 1961, a crowd formed outside her dorm, pelting her room with bricks and bottles. […]
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Seven days of 1961: The birth of “jail-no-bail” | USA TODAY
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, […]
Continue readingRetracing “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 readingOlympic athletes reflect on calls for social justice ahead of Tokyo Games | USA TODAY
A year after the killing of George Floyd and anti-Asian violence, Olympians reflect on calls for displays of protest at the Tokyo Olympic Games. » […]
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s death started more conversations about racial inequality: Nadia Brown
Nadia Brown, Purdue University African American studies professor, says events last year started more conversations about inequality. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: […]
Continue readingKiller Mike: Part Of Social Justice Is Making Sure Economic Justice Happens | MSNBC
Four months ago, rapper and political activist Killer Mike called out to communities everywhere. Now, he’s helping make big changes in an underserved community. Killer […]
Continue readingRenee Montgomery: ‘Moments Equal Momentum & We Have A Lot Of Momentum Right Now’ | Deadline | MSNBC
Atlanta Dream player Renee Montgomery discusses her decision to opt out of the 2020 season to focus on social justice reform. Aired on 07/31/2020. » […]
Continue readingLayshia On Players Using Their Platform To Speak Out On Issues Of Race, Social Justice | MSNBC
New York Liberty point guard Layshia Clarendon joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss, WNBA players using their platform to speak out on issues of race and […]
Continue readingLive: Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival | MSNBC
Watch live coverage of the Poor People’s Campaign digital forum, which will bring together political and community leaders to discuss the issues poor and underserved […]
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