civil rights

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The demonstrations also reflected growing frustration with institutions that many activists believe have failed to preserve protections won during the civil rights era.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

And they question the use of blue paint at an iconic landmark, perhaps most famous as the setting for civil rights leader Martin Luther King's 1963 "I have a dream" speech.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“Whether my client’s civil rights were violated will be determined in a court of law,” attorney Daniel Kaiser said last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Department of Homeland Security, a precursor to filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

At the civil rights museum, I saw videos of marches where folks were singing that song.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas