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Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People
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Many Say Education of King’s Life, Legacy Remains Critical for Young People

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentMay 28, 2021

Brainly, the world’s largest online learning platform, recently surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. students to understand better what they know – and don’t know – about Dr. King, his life, and his legacy. It turns out; the answer is not much. According to the data, 63 percent of U.S. students incorrectly identified Dr. King’s accomplishments or were not aware of some of the most important things he did to contribute to America’s Civil Rights Movement. 

The Next Attorney General Must Enforce Civil Rights Laws. William Barr Won’t.
Marc MorialOpinion

The Next Attorney General Must Enforce Civil Rights Laws. William Barr Won’t.

Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban LeagueJanuary 30, 2019

As the nation’s top law enforcement officer and leader of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Attorney General is responsible for safeguarding our civil and constitutional rights. In light of this Administration’s relentless attacks on the enforcement of our civil rights laws, our nation desperately needs and deserves an Attorney General who is committed to that mission and to our country’s ongoing progress toward equal justice and racial equality.  

Civil Rights Icon US Rep. John Lewis Released From Hospital
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Civil Rights Icon US Rep. John Lewis Released From Hospital

Niele AndersonJuly 30, 2018

Civil rights icon and US Rep. John Lewis of Georgia was released from the hospital Sunday evening with a “clean bill of health,” his spokeswoman Benda Jones stated. “All tests have been completed,” Brenda Jones said in a statement. “He thanks everyone who shared their thoughts, prayers and concerns during his stay.” Lewis became ill Saturday on a flight to Atlanta, CNN affiliate WSB-TV reported, quoting unnamed sources. Lewis, 78, represents Georgia’s 5th Congressional District, which includes much of Atlanta, He was elected in 1986. Lewis became the youngest leader of the Civil Rights era as a member of the

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THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM ANNOUNCES FALL SEASON, FEATURING TWO HISTORY EXHIBITIONS AND SOLO SHOWS FOR ARTISTS NINA CHANEL ABNEY AND ROBERT PRUITT

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 23, 2018

The California African American Museum (CAAM) announced today that it will open four new exhibitions in fall 2018, including two original exhibitions that examine important chapters of African Americans history in California and solo exhibitions of new and recent works by artists Nina Chanel Abney (in conjunction with the Institute for Contemporary Art, Los Angeles) and Robert Pruitt. One of the upcoming exhibitions also includes CAAM’s first partnership with its Exposition Park neighbor, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is lending pieces from its collection.

The Three Elections that Shaped Obama’s Legacy
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The Three Elections that Shaped Obama’s Legacy

Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire ContributorNovember 16, 2016

The 2016 presidential election was a massive backlash to Obama’s legacy itself. One can only assume that Donald Trump will focus on dismantling Obama’s policy achievements.