Alabama Rep. calls for Rosa Parks holiday to counter Trump’s ‘attack’ on Black history
Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has introduced legislation to create a federal holiday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa ...
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Proposed legislation to create new federal holiday to honor Rosa Parks
There's a new effort to create a federal holiday in honor of Rosa Parks. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell held a news conference ...
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TARC saving a seat on all buses in memory of Rosa Parks during Black History Month
Transit Authority of River City is participating in Black History Month this February by recognizing a famous civil rights ...
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Civil rights icon Rosa Parks born in Tuskegee, Alabama
Rosa Parks is known for being a civil rights icon. But did you know that she was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, on Feb. 4, 1913?
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The power of Black boycotts: Be intentional
Throughout history, Black communities have used economic boycotts as a powerful tool for resistance, empowerment and social change. Boycotts have served as a means to protest racial injustice, ...
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ONE CYR'S VIEW: Black History Month and Martin Luther King
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection ...
Lawmakers call for Rosa Parks holiday
“Not a single federal holiday honors a woman,” said U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio.). Beatty said designating Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day would not just be a day off work. “It’s a day to teach, to ...