civil rights
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In 1951, columnist Walter Winchell engaged in a public feud with world-famous entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker, who was refused service at the legendary Stork Club in New York City.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
John Lewis, the late Georgia congressman and hero of the civil rights movement, said voting is precious and “the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The first is the $10 bill, depicting Black civil rights advocate Viola Desmond.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
A DOJ spokesperson said that no decision had yet been made but noted that its civil rights division has had conversations with Minnesota prosecutors.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
As a society, our collective understanding of racism has been powerfully influenced by the shocking images of the Jim Crow era and the struggle for civil rights.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
