Tag: civil rights
In Atlanta, GA, the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Fred Taylor to be Honored with a March, Tribute and Celebration...
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, AD King Foundation, Rosa Parks Consortium, and other organizations in the civil rights community will convene for a two-day celebration of the life of Rev. Frederick Douglass Taylor, a revered leader in the civil rights movement and former lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.
Educator, Actress and Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Gwendolyn Fuller Mukes, Releases Debut Children’s Picture Book
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, a Los Angeles based actress, renowned educator and civil rights activist presents her debut children's book, "Gwen Didn't Care" (ISBN: 979-8985784428) at Full Circle Bookstore on August 26, 1900 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, OK, at 3 p.m. "Gwen Didn't Care" honors the 65th Anniversary of the nation's first approved sit-in movement, and tells a true story of the silly, ridiculous, unjust, unfair, unfortunate laws of Jim Crow.
Gund Gallery Celebrates Black History Month with: ‘Can’t Look Away: Photographs of the Civil Rights Struggle’
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Gund Gallery at Kenyon College is pleased to announce the release of the first episode in the new docuseries "Can't Look Away: Photographs of the Civil Rights Struggle."
African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Issues Statement on Civil Unrest State of Race Relations In America
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As a civic organization committed to racial and economic justice, the sustained outpouring of grief, anger and civil unrest sweeping our country and the globe serve as a stark reminder of not only America's promises and ideals, but also its legacy injustices and shortcomings. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion, the African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) joins the global chorus of those sickened and appalled by the inhumanity we have witnessed.
Brotherhood Crusade President and CEO weighs in on nationwide protests, calls for everyone to join the fight for change
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Brotherhood Crusade, a Los Angeles based, 52 year old civil rights institution, announced a statement today by President and CEO, Charisse Bremond Weaver, who weighed in on the recent protests in Los Angeles and across the country regarding police brutality and people of color.
Calif. State Senate Approves Padilla Bill to Prevent Genetic Discrimination
Sacramento, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Senate Bill 559, a landmark civil rights protection bill authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) was approved with strong bipartisan support by the State Senate today. The bill protects Californians by prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information in California. The legislation now goes to the Governor for his signature.
