By Nick Green | [email protected] | Daily BreezePUBLISHED: October 26, 2018 at 6:27 pm | UPDATED: October 26, 2018 at 6:31 pm Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith, whose controversial raised black-glove salute on the medal podium at the 1968 Mexico Olympics proved a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement and is seen as just as relevant today given the similar reaction to Colin Kaepernick’s protest during the national anthem at NFL games, will speak Nov. 7 at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson. The lecture, titled “Silent Gesture: Athletics and Courageous Conscience” is being held on the 50th anniversary of the protest by Smith and silver medalist John Carlos. Smith will speak about the decision to use his victory as a platform for addressing inequality and injustice, and how that affected his life and the course of the Civil Rights movement. He is the inaugural speaker of the university’s Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series, established by new President … [Read more...] about Civil Rights leader Tommie Smith to speak at Cal State Dominguez Hills
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Divided Senate confirms controversial figure to head Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights
Valerie Strauss, The Washington Post Published 9:32 pm, Thursday, June 7, 2018 WASHINGTON - A divided Senate voted Thursday to confirm Kenneth L. Marcus as the Education Department's assistant secretary for civil rights despite critics' concerns that he will not protect the rights of all students. Marcus, who had the same duties at the department for two years during the administration of President George W. Bush, has been president and general counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law in Washington. That center has as its mission the advancement of the "civil and human rights of the Jewish people and to promote justice for all." His biography says he founded the center in 2011 to "combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism in American higher education." Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing San Antonio's Safest Driver, an app and contest Courtesy City of San Antonio Woman yells racial slur into camera at Six Flags Fiesta Courtesy … [Read more...] about Divided Senate confirms controversial figure to head Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights
Formerly ‘Bloody Lowndes,’ county to celebrate role in civil rights
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Formerly 'Bloody Lowndes,' county to celebrate role in civil rights Lowndes County making plans to commemorate its part in the civil rights. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Alvin Benn, Columnist Published 2:44 p.m. CT April 8, 2018 CLOSE SELMA50: Look at plans to build a site that honors the history of Tent City in Lowndes County. Shannon Heupel/Advertiser CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE HAYNEVILLE — Lowndes County will celebrate its important role in the civil rights movement … [Read more...] about Formerly ‘Bloody Lowndes,’ county to celebrate role in civil rights
D’Amato: Racine’s Chuck Wood, the sixth man on Loyola’s ’63 title team, recalls racism of the day
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest D'Amato: Racine's Chuck Wood, the sixth man on Loyola's '63 title team, recalls racism of the day Chuck Wood of Racine, a member of that championship team, recalls ugly incidents of racism because the Ramblers started four African-Americans. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Gary D'Amato, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 4:30 p.m. CT March 27, 2018 | Updated 8:44 p.m. CT March 27, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE College basketball fans nationwide have soaked up every minute of Loyola’s … [Read more...] about D’Amato: Racine’s Chuck Wood, the sixth man on Loyola’s ’63 title team, recalls racism of the day
How The Civil Rights Movement Was Covered In Birmingham
The Summer of '63 How The Civil Rights Movement Was Covered In Birmingham Listen · 7:49 7:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/193128475/193194551" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email Enlarge this image A 17-year-old Civil Rights demonstrator is attacked by a police dog in Birmingham, Ala., on May 3, 1963. This image led the front page of the next day's New York Times. Bill Hudson/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption toggle caption Bill Hudson/ASSOCIATED PRESS A 17-year-old Civil Rights demonstrator is attacked by a police dog in Birmingham, Ala., on May 3, 1963. This image led the front page of the next day's New York Times. Bill Hudson/ASSOCIATED PRESS As the Civil Rights Movement was unfolding across the US in 1963, the entire nation had its eyes on climactic events taking … [Read more...] about How The Civil Rights Movement Was Covered In Birmingham