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Opinion

Three-fifths is not enough

CAMIKE JONES -
If I owe you a dollar, giving you 60 cents just won’t do. 60 cents is three-fifths of a dollar. It’s more than half;...
Politics

With a nod to America’s civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own

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By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker ended his record-setting speech the same way he began it, more than 25 hours earlier:...
Black History Matters

Celebrating February: A month of pivotal moments in Black history

CAMIKE JONES -
February is more than just Black History Month — it is a time to reflect on powerful events that have shaped not only African...
Arts & Culture

National Civil Rights Museum to honor Spike Lee with 2024 Freedom Award presented by Jordan Brand

NORAL PARHAM -
The National Civil Rights Museum announced that Jordan Brand, made famous by NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Michael Jordan and Nike, will be...
Black History Matters

Reclaiming the Rhythm: Honoring the Legacy and Future of Conscious Black Music

Mandi Patterson -
Black Music month was established in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter to celebrate the contributions of Black musicians to the music industry. Music has a...
Opinion

Domestic work/er

HEAVYN LESTER -
There exists an idiom that aptly captures the pattern of how "the establishment" perceives Black advancement in America. It goes, "One step forward, two...
Education

Chocolate phoenix: The story of pioneering aviator Willa Brown

NORAL PARHAM -
Surrounded by prestigious awards and memorabilia, dozens of families gathered at Avondale Meadows YMCA on the city's eastside on Feb. 22 to learn about...
Arts & Culture

IRT to honor life and legacy of Civil Rights activist in upcoming play

CHLOE McGOWAN -
“Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” took the stage at the Indiana Repertory Theatre beginning Jan. 9. Written by African American playwright...
Education

Author: Black teachers’ resistance to segregation 60 years ago holds lessons for teachers today

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By TONYAA WEATHERSBEE As a Birmingham, Alabama, native, Tondra Loder-Jackson was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. She was especially inspired by...
Politics

For Emmett Till’s family, national monument proclamation cements his inclusion in the American story

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President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teenager from Chicago whose abduction, torture and killing...
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