Category Archives: Civil Rights

Open Thread | More on SCOTUS VRA Ruling

From The Establishment Bar: Some thoughts on the SCOTUS VRA ruling Posted by Liberal Librarian April 30, 2026 Yesterday, our vaunted Supreme Court of these very United States gutted the Voting Rights Act even more. It seems to be a … Continue reading

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Open Thread | If I Have To Choose A Label, I Choose Liberal

Saw this at BalloonJuice, and had to bring it over: Kent March 15, 2026 at 1:06 pm Liberal or Progressive (I think of myself as both) are not about where you stand on some spectrum. They are about what you … Continue reading

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson – Dead at 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away. The New York Times ‪@nytimes.com‬ Follow Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mf2ccc265k2q The Rev. Jesse Jackson, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is my favorite section from “Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by … Continue reading

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Weekend Open Thread

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Senator Cory Booker Breaks Strom Thurmond’s Record

Cory Booker is giving a marathon speech on the Senate floor. Why and how long can it last? The New Jersey Democrat took the Senate floor at 7 p.m. ET to begin a marathon speech blasting the Trump administration and … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is the official celebration of the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is my favorite section from “Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]” We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by … Continue reading

Posted in activism, Black Excellence, Black History, Civil Rights, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | I Have Been Trying To Find The Words…

And, I just can’t. 🤔🤔 Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) posted at 8:10 PM on Tue, Oct 29, 2024: New on @MSNBC: Vice President Harris plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C., at her alma mater, Howard University. (https://x.com/kylegriffin1/status/1851431351695573320?t=wyj4l3lOTkKwE8ZR-9ALqw&s=03)

Posted in 2024 Elections, Black Excellence, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, Education, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Open Thread | For Those Black People Delusional Enough To Support Trump and Want to Know the Difference Between A Harris and Trump Administrations

Look no further. rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) posted at 1:53 AM on Fri, Sep 27, 2024: ANY Black man or woman considering voting for Donald Trump should listen to ALL of this. This is the results of a Biden-Harris Dept. of Justice … Continue reading

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Open Thread | Ways in Which Project 2025 Would Hurt The Black Community

I read the entire Project 2025. Here are the top 10 ways it would harm Black America Michael Harriot Mon, July 15, 2024 at 9:12 AM CDT If you frequent Black Twitter, visited a barbershop recently or could hear the … Continue reading

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