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George Floyd's family members: Brandon Williams (nephew), Philonise Floyd (eldest brother), and Rodney Floyd (youngest brother)Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump, Antonio Romanucci, L. Chris Stewart, Jeff Storms, and other co-counsel on…

Dr. Rachel Levine has just been confirmed as Deputy Minister of Health for the Department of Health and Human Services in an historic vote. She is the first Senate-approved candidate for open transgender people. The vote…

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - Nashville's historic Ross building honors late civil rights attorney John Lewis by naming the lobby in his honor and legacy.To honor his legacy and impact, the Episcopal School of…

2021-03-15 A new federal designation could help preserve Glenwood Cemetery in Huntsville, the city's oldest surviving black cemetery.An integral part of the city's history, Glenwood is the resting place of people who were born slaves,…

Jim Hall BY LINDA HULLVice president Los Alamos Rotary Club "We still haven't got where we want to go," said local guide Jim Hall when he addressed the Rotary Club of Los Alamos March 2nd via Zoom. Hall spoke in memory of the 56th.…

DETROIT - Detroit's significant role in the growth of the civil rights movement was recognized by the National Park Service when five locations were added to the National Register of Historic Places.Birwood Wall, the New Bethel Baptist…

Rep. Georgene Louis New Mexico House Democrats News: SANTA FE - The New Mexico Civil Rights Act cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Friday, passing the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee. The measure has already been…

HOUSE DEMOCRAT NEWSThe New Mexico Civil Rights Act passed its first hurdle in the Senate today, passing the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee. The measure has already been passed by the House of Representatives.…

February 12, 2021 As part of the city's Black History Month program, this mini-documentary on the Iowa Federation Home tells the story of the historic home on Iowa Avenue. In a time of racial discrimination and segregation in Iowa City and…

"Our goal is to educate and share all aspects of music, including its role in the fight for equality," he says Lonnie Davis, President of JazzArts Charlotte. "We Insist! Is a masterly piece of work that captures the movement and contains…