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Can a brush with death change politicians? It did for notorious Alabama segregationist George Wallace

Donald Trump’s narrow escape from an assassin’s bullet led me – a historian who has written about political polarization and the Civil Rights Movement – to think back to another norm-smashing populist who encountered death on the campaign trail: former Alabama governor and U.S. presidential candidate George Wallace.

The Conversation

Antisemitism runs rampant in Philadelphia schools, Jewish group alleges in civil rights complaint

The Anti-Defamation League says the Philadelphia school district has failed to protect Jewish students from “a virulent wave of antisemitism” that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7

The Independent UK

Biden’s visit to Austin is back on for Monday

The president will speak at the Lyndon Baines Johnson presidential library to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Texas Tribune

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Bernice Johnson Reagon, whose powerful voice helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, has died

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musician and scholar who used her rich, powerful contralto voice in the service of the American Civil Rights Movement and human rights struggles around the world, has died at 81

The Independent UK

New Orleans civil rights icon Tessie Prevost dead at 69

Funeral services will be held Saturday for one of four Black women who helped integrate New Orleans public schools when they were girls in 1960

The Independent UK

Buses weren’t the only civil rights battleground in Montgomery – the city’s parks still reflect a history of segregation

Montgomery, Alabama, touts itself as the birthplace of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. But although Montgomery now embraces its history of bus boycotts and protest marches, it remains one of the most segregated U.S. cities, and still struggles with racial inequality.

The Conversation

Al Sharpton on Joe Biden’s re-election bid: ‘Let him make up his mind’

Veteran civil rights leader hesitates to call for president to step aside, noting Biden’s strong first-term record

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Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Dies At 74

Sheila Jackson Lee, a dedicated Democratic congresswoman and civil rights advocate, passes away at 74, leaving a void in the political arena.

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President Biden Reschedules Texas Trip, Nevada Event Uncertain

President Biden reschedules Texas trip for Civil Rights Act event, showcasing the complexities of executive planning and adaptability.

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Biden postpones visit to Austin after Trump assassination attempt

The president was planning to visit Texas on Monday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Texas Tribune

President Biden To Address Civil Rights Act Anniversary In Texas

President Biden's upcoming engagements to focus on civil rights, Supreme Court, and housing initiatives, engaging with diverse voter groups.

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Funeral is held for Black man who died while being pinned down by security outside a Milwaukee hotel

Civil rights activist Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy at Thursday funeral in Wisconsin

The Independent UK

A Black man didn’t get a job interview until he changed the name on his resume. Now he’s suing

Lawsuit claims that the hotel violated the state’s Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act by denying Dwight Jackson an interview

The Independent UK

Sullivan & Cromwell will scan new hires for anti-Israel protest activities

A lawyer called the policy so “draconian” that it could run afoul of the Civil Rights Act.

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The Independent UK

Family of Black man who died after being pinned down by hotel security guards is fighting for criminal charges

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has compared Dvontaye Mitchell’s death to that of George Floyd.

The Guardian - US

Civil rights attorney calls for justice after US Black man killed by security guards

Ben Crump demands killing not be ‘swept under rug’ after D’vontaye Mitchell was held down outside Milwaukee hotel

The Independent UK

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced that it entered an agreement with Brown University to make sure the school's in compliance with federal law barring discrimination and harassment against students of Jewish, Palestinian, Arab and Muslim ancestry

The Texas Tribune

President Joe Biden to speak in Austin as Republican convention kicks off in Milwaukee

The President’s visit will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He'll then travel to Nevada to speak at the NAACP and UnidosUS conferences in Las Vegas.

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Microsoft Agrees To Pay $14M Settlement Over Leave Retaliation Claims

The California Civil Rights Department accused Microsoft of retaliating against employees who took parental, disability, pregnancy, or family-care leave.

The Conversation

Black economic boycotts of the civil rights era still offer lessons on how to achieve a just society

Signed into law nearly 60 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in the U.S. based on “race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.”

The Independent UK

What to know about Oklahoma's top education official ordering Bible instruction in schools

Oklahoma's top education official has sparked outrage among some civil rights groups over his directive that public schools immediately begin incorporating the Bible into classes for grades 5 through 12

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Biden And Trump Clash On Key Issues In Debate

President Biden and former President Trump debated on job growth, foreign policy, abortion, and civil rights, showcasing their differing perspectives on cr...

International Business Times

Civil Rights Groups, Tech Leaders Rally Against Impending TikTok Ban

Civil rights organizations have voiced concerns that a ban would disproportionately impact marginalized communities reliant on TikTok as a platform for cultural expression.

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Protesters Awarded 0,000 For Civil Rights Violation In Seattle

Seattle protesters awarded 0,000 for civil rights violation after anti-police graffiti arrest. Verdict emphasizes upholding free speech rights and accou...

The Independent UK

Parents and civil rights groups sue Louisiana to block ‘disturbing’ Ten Commandments law

Governor Jeff Landry said he couldn’t ‘wait to be sued’ – and now a First Amendment court battle begins

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