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Dec 29 2023
News
Civil Rights Leader Uses Own Chair at Movies, Gets Kicked Out
A civil rights leader was escorted by police out of a North Carolina movie theater after he insisted on using his own chair for medical reasons, prompting an apology from the nation's largest movie theater chain. The incident occurred Tuesday in Greenville during a showing of "The Color Purple." The Rev. William Barber II said he needs the chair because he suffers from ankylosing spondylitis,
Newsmax (News)Nov 26 2023
News
3 Palestinian students injured in Vermont shootings, civil rights group says
Three Palestinian students were injured after a shooting in Burlington, Vermont on Saturday evening, according to an Arab-American civil rights group. Burlington Police say they responded to reports of shootings at around 6:30 p.m., according to WPTZ. Authorities say they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived and found a third victim a short distance away. No shooter
NBC 10 BostonMay 25 2024
News
Louisiana is not a state where women’s rights are prioritized. That is a problem
I love Louisiana, and I have always been proud to say that I am from Louisiana. I have lived in several other states, and they were nice places, but Louisiana is home, and home is where the heart is. Those of us who are native to this state cherish the unique culture, rich history, and vibrant communities that define our state. This week the city of Shreveport is hosting one of the most
Yahoo NewsMay 21 2024
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Leader: Postseason action right around the corner
The first postseason results are in, as the state singles tennis tournament wrapped up Monday. The fun is just beginning, as the track postseason begins this weekend and it won’t be long until baseball, softball and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse are engaging in playoff action. It was another memorable week for Scarborough teams and this week promises to deliver as well. Here’s a look back and a
Portland Press HeraldMay 21 2024
News
The Bulgarian King Who Tried to Do Right
‘The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria’ is the story of an uncomfortable hero. NEW YORK—The history of World War II is filled with unsung heroes who did the best they could when facing unwinnable odds. Out of the Forest Theatre’s production of “The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria,” at 59E59 Theaters, tells one such man’s story:
The Epoch TimesMay 24 2024
News
Bears making all the right moves with Caleb Williams
Bears coach Matt Eberflus, whose future likely depends on Caleb Williams, was asked what impact the ballyhooed rookie has had on the “authentic” connection Eberflus has already seen in the 2024 Bears — and didn’t even mention Caleb Williams in his response. “I think the effect of getting that authenticity in terms of the connection is, we’re all Chicago Bears,” Eberflus said. “It’s not about
Chicago Sun-TimesJun 10 2020
Opinion
The Civil Rights Act of 2020
There are images of police officers joining protesters in dancing the Cupid shuffle, taking knees and hugging little girls.
There have been images of members of Congress donning kente cloth stoles, Joe Biden taking a knee and Mitt Romney marching with protesters.
There have been images of a rainbow of races and ethnicities marching through streets with Black Lives Matter posters
Charles BlowJan 13 2024
News
'Modern Moses' MLK Jr. was in New Orleans before peak of the Civil Rights Movement
Just before the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. visited New Orleans to spread the message of racial equality and energize the city in a rallying cry to end segregation in the South. In the late 1950s, the civil rights icon spoke at an auditorium that no longer exists in New Orleans. He then worked with a group of ministers to establish a well-known civil rights
The Times-PicayuneMay 21 2024
News
Parents of student file civil suit against former teacher & school district, asking for $100 million
Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — The parents of a student who prosecutors say was in an alleged ‘grooming relationship’ with a former Kenosha teacher have filed a civil lawsuit against the former teacher, and the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD.) Christian Enwright was fired for an inappropriate alleged relationship with the student almost two weeks ago
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