Tag: civil rights
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Arrest made in death of 75-year-old civil rights activist found in trunk of her car
An arrest has been made in the strangulation death of 75-year old Sadie Roberts-Joseph whose body was found in the trunk of her car...
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Jay-Z Wins Historic Civil Rights Decision to Halt Lawsuit Arbitration
Rap mogul Jay-Z won a historic court decision that will impact the way arbitration is used to resolve legal conflicts around the country.
The 49-year-old...
Celebrity
Open Post: Tarana Burke Wants You to Know…
Social media civil rights activist Tarana Burke wants you to know that on some days she feels BIG, BLACK and POWERFUL.
Burke, 45, is best...
Celebrity
Open Post: Cardi B apologizes to Dr. Bernice King for offensive Coretta Scott King skit
After the predictable public uproar to a racist, offensive Coretta Scott King comedy skit, one-hit rapper Cardi B has apologized and promised to quit...
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Rev Jesse Jackson diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
The Reverend Jesse Jackson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 76-year-old civil rights icon made the announcement in a statement on Friday.
"For me,...
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RIP: Dick Gregory
Comedian and civil rights pioneer Dick Gregory died of heart failure in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 19. He was 84.
Gregory was among the...