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How Will You Celebrate The King Holiday?

• January 16, 2012 • 1 Comment

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Holidays, Labor History, Labor Relations, Love, People of Color, Preachers/Ministers, Protestant Denominations, Race, The Economy
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The Robert Champion FAMU Case: It’s a Hate Crime Now

• January 10, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Cultural History, Education, Hate Crimes, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Race, Sexuality, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
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On The Dedication of The King Memorial in Washington, D.C.

• October 16, 2011 • Comments Off

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How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021
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The Guardian, UK

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Cop26 climate deal will be harder than Paris accord, admits Sharma October 23, 2021
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Alec Baldwin was given loaded weapon and told it was a ‘cold gun’, court records show October 23, 2021
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Radical Islamists clash with police en route to Pakistan’s capital October 23, 2021
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The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.
Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060 October 23, 2021
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.
Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead October 23, 2021
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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star October 23, 2021
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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits' October 23, 2021
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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren October 23, 2021
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