Category Archives: Protests

Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette shuts down Ferguson protesters from disrupting President Obama’s speech

Posted on March 9, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

SELMA – Civil rights leader Bernard Lafayette was listening intently to President Barack Obama’s speech in Selma on Saturday afternoon when he began to hear what sounded like a drum beat and chants of “We want change, we want change.” … Continue reading →

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Videos & Photos | President Obama Selma Speech & The First Family In Selma

Posted on March 7, 2015 by rikyrah

Update: Full Selma Speech The sun sets over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where preparations for the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march with a visit Saturday with President Barack Obama and the first family, Friday, March. 6, 2015, in … Continue reading →

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Black History | Music and the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on February 8, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Music and singing played a critical role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the civil rights movement. ‘‘The freedom songs are playing a strong and vital role in our struggle,’’ said Martin Luther King, Jr., during the Albany Movement. … Continue reading →

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Black History | Freedom Riders: Classic Photos

Posted on February 6, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

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Black History | School for black civil rights activists

Posted on February 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The African American community created schools to train civil rights activists in effective methods of non-violent protest, voter registration, literacy and the like. Education and training was one way that helped African Americans gain back their freedom not only legally … Continue reading →

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Darren Wilson Grand Juror Sues Prosecutor Bob McCulloch

Posted on January 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

A grand juror is suing St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch in an effort to speak out on what happened in the Darren Wilson case. Under typical circumstances, grand jurors are prohibited by law from discussing cases they were involved … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: UTSA students hold ‘die-in’ to protest #EricGarner, #Ferguson deaths

Posted on December 10, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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