Civil Rights

Museum to host exhibit of Latina’s civil rights photography

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 Though it was predominantly Black movement against racial discrimination by Whites, Latinas were not left behind. Photographer Maria Valeria was present during that time. And here is her story…….

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjmqs270sHSAhXEOSYKHcjnDo4QFggkMAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fnational%2Fmuseum-to-host-exhibit-of-latinas-civil-rights-photography%2F2017%2F03%2F03%2F7afc436a-ffed-11e6-9b78-824ccab94435_story.html&usg=AFQjCNElERDks4MywHwRh1a-0ZyTOxxk0Q&sig2=_VchxZrtMM0nqPj8j2IujQ

Descendants of the movement: Eyewitnesses to civil rights history

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History often focuses on children of the movement — youngsters who were active participants in the fight for civil rights. But there were other young people who played a part in that history, as well — descendants of the movement, those who witnessed their parents or relatives fight to end segregation. –  Raymond Johnson has a lot to say:

http://www.birminghamtimes.com/2017/02/descendants-of-the-movement-eyewitnesses-to-civil-rights-history/raymond-johnson-jr

DESCENDANTS OF THE MOVEMENT: EYEWITNESSES TO CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY

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John WoodsHistory often focuses on children of the movement—youngsters who were active participants in the fight for civil rights. But there were other young people who played a part in that history, as well—descendants of the movement, those who witnessed their parents or relatives fight to end segregation in the South.

And here is their stories……

 

http://www.birminghamtimes.com/2017/02/descendants-of-the-movement-eyewitnesses-to-civil-rights-history/

Civil rights champions honored at Heritage Awards

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Mississippi Power paid tribute to four iconic individuals for their pioneering work in advancing the causes of human and civil rights at the 2017 Heritage Awards Saturday night.

This year’s honorees, Victoria Gray Adams, Lawrence Guyot Jr., Col. Lawrence Roberts and Lucimarian Tolliver Roberts all stood as symbols of hope and perseverance in the face of tough circumstances.

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http://mississippipowernews.com/2017/02/13/civil-rights-champions-honored-at-heritage-awards/

Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post

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Hopefully, Sessions will not get confirmed.  There is still time to contact your US Senator at https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm.  This is an interesting article that reminds us what is at stake.

When it comes to the Justice Department, the new president could be Nixon all over again.

Source: Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post