Tag Archives: Civil Rights

Monday Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Dr. King

Posted on January 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Today is when we celebrate the National Birthday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Muhammad Ali – “The Greatest” – Dead at the Age of 74

Posted on June 3, 2016 by rikyrah

Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74.   Muhammad Ali, ‘The Greatest of All Time’, Dead at 74 by JON SCHUPPE Muhammad Ali, the silver-tongued boxer and civil rights champion who famously proclaimed himself “The Greatest” and … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Black History, Breaking News, Civil Rights, Culture, Honor, Human Rights, Open Thread, Racism, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 124 Comments

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Life In Pictures

Posted on April 4, 2016 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in African Americans, Current Events, Democracy, Freedom, History, Honor, Human Rights, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Memorial, News, Open Thread, Photos, Police bruality, Police violence, Protests, Racial Bias, Racism, segregation, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Photo Gallery: Civil Rights Icon Julian Bond through the years

Posted on August 16, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
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The John Birch Society started the ‘Support Your Local Police’

Posted on March 21, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The John Birch Society opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming it violated the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and overstepped individual ‘states rights’ to enact laws regarding civil rights.

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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 →

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Democracy, discrimination, Domestic Terrorism, History, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Music, News, Open Thread, Protests, Racism, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Black History | Freedom Riders: Classic Photos

Posted on February 6, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

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Civil Rights Summit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act.

Posted on April 10, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Freedom, History, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, Michelle Obama, News, Open Thread, Photos, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Racism, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Senate Hearing On Stand Your Ground

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

(Cross posted from Blackbutterfly7) The original Senate hearing was postponed due to the shooting at the Navy Yard.  It is now scheduled for October 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. EST.  The Senate hearing is officially titled “‘Stand Your Ground Laws: … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | The March on Washington for Justice and Jobs in 1963-50th Anniversary

Posted on August 24, 2013 by rikyrah
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