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From Freedom Summer to modern activism: A Jacksonville man’s ongoing fight for civil rights and voting equality
Read full article: From Freedom Summer to modern activism: A Jacksonville man’s ongoing fight for civil rights and voting equalityCharles Cobb Jr. played an integral role in getting Black people registered to vote during the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project in 1964.
Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies
Read full article: Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish alliesA growing number of Black Americans see the struggle of Palestinians reflected in their own struggles for racial equality and civil rights.
James Meredith risked his life doing civil rights work. At 90, he says religion can help cut crime
Read full article: James Meredith risked his life doing civil rights work. At 90, he says religion can help cut crimeJames Meredith knew he was putting his life in danger in the 1960s by pursuing what he believes was his mission from God: conquering white supremacy in the segregated state of Mississippi.