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Articles by: civil rights movement

Late NYPD Officer Accuses FBI, NYPD of Conspiring to Assassinate Malcolm X
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Late NYPD Officer Accuses FBI, NYPD of Conspiring to Assassinate Malcolm X

Malcom X’s daughters are now demanding authorities reopen their father’s murder investigation.
By Ashlee Banks · Feb 22, 2021
Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Changed My Life
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Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Changed My Life

The civil rights leader was also a beloved mentor, spiritual teacher and trusted friend.
By DeJuana Thompson · Sep 4, 2020
Valerie Jarrett: We Have An Opportunity To Change The Culture Around Voting
Op-Ed

Valerie Jarrett: We Have An Opportunity To Change The Culture Around Voting

Valerie Jarrett, the Board Chair of When We All Vote, reflects on the impact of Rep. John Lewis' legacy and the importance of voting.
By Valerie Jarrett · Aug 5, 2020
Rep. John Lewis To Lie In State At U.S. Capitol
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Rep. John Lewis To Lie In State At U.S. Capitol

The public is encouraged to leave tributes virtually.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 24, 2020
Civil Rights Activist C.T. Vivian Will Lie In State At Georgia Capitol
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Civil Rights Activist C.T. Vivian Will Lie In State At Georgia Capitol

C.T. Vivian will be honored in Georgia, including a processional through the streets of Atlanta as mourners pay their respects.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 22, 2020
11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From
News · Politics

11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic." —John Lewis
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 20, 2020
Our Struggle Is One 'Of Many Lifetimes': A 1985 Interview With John Lewis Shows There's Still Work To Be Done
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Our Struggle Is One 'Of Many Lifetimes': A 1985 Interview With John Lewis Shows There's Still Work To Be Done

In a 1985 interview conducted for "Eyes on the Prize," Lewis reflected on the march from Selma to Montgomery and the power of the movement.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 20, 2020
Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95
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Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dead At 95

The Rev. C.T. Vivian was a key civil rights leader in the battle for racial justice and a close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 17, 2020
Civil Rights Activist J. Charles Jones Has Died at 82
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Civil Rights Activist J. Charles Jones Has Died at 82

The longtime civil rights attorney was among the leaders who helped desegregate lunch counters in North Carolina.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jan 13, 2020
5 T-Shirts That Honor The Life & Legacy Of Emmett Till

5 T-Shirts That Honor The Life & Legacy Of Emmett Till

On what would have been Till's 78th birthday, we honor the life of one of the most important catalysts of the Civil Rights Movement.
By Dominique Hobdy · Jul 26, 2019
Civil Rights and Bites: These Black-owned Restaurants Fed and Fostered the Civil Rights Movement
Food & Drinks · Lifestyle

Civil Rights and Bites: These Black-owned Restaurants Fed and Fostered the Civil Rights Movement

As we celebrate Black History Month, ESSENCE wants to acknowledge the African-American contributions to American cuisine. And, today, we highlight the Black-owned restaurants that both fed and fostered the movement.
By Nina Hemphill Reeder · Feb 19, 2019
Georgia State Sen. Nikema Williams On Continuing The Legacy Of The Civil Rights Movement
News · Politics

Georgia State Sen. Nikema Williams On Continuing The Legacy Of The Civil Rights Movement

Georgia state Sen. Nikema Williams refuses to shy away from her responsibility to protect the Black vote, even after being arrested: "I'm going to continue to speak up for those that for far too long have been overlooked and unheard in our political process."
By Breanna Edwards · Dec 6, 2018
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