
Civil Rights
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Civil Rights Historical Drama ‘Women of the Movement’ Gets Series Order at ABC
By Tim Baysinger | August 28, 2020 @ 11:00 AMLimited series centers on Mamie Till Mobley’s fight for justice for son Emmett Till
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John Lewis Calls Americans to Action in Posthumous Op-Ed: ‘Now is Your Turn to Let Freedom Ring’
By Lindsey Ellefson | July 30, 2020 @ 6:14 AMThe civil rights leader and congressman wrote, ”I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe“
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Michael B Jordan Pleads for Mercy in New Trailer for Civil Rights Biopic ‘Just Mercy’ (Video)
By Trey Williams | September 4, 2019 @ 10:50 AMThe Warner Bros. film also stars Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson
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Biden Tries to Bounce Back From Debate Fight in Email to Supporters: ‘I Heard and I Respect Senator Harris’
By Brian Welk | June 28, 2019 @ 1:53 PMHarris criticized Biden Thursday for past handling of racial issues
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Michael B. Jordan on Importance of Civil Rights Drama ‘Just Mercy': ‘I Don’t Want to Mess This Up’
By Trey Williams | June 25, 2019 @ 5:35 PMJordan stars alongside Jamie Foxx as real-life author, activist and civil-rights defense lawyer Bryan Stevenson
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John Lewis Documentary From CNN Films in the Works
By Trey Williams | May 8, 2019 @ 8:00 AMFilm will explore Congressman Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, gun control, healthcare reform and immigration
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Is Trump’s Ban on Transgender Military Service Legal?
By Susan Seager | July 26, 2017 @ 3:34 PMLGBT advocates say no, but the Supreme Court is a wild card
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Martin Luther King, Jr’s Niece Says Trump Is ‘Compassionate’ (Video)
By Ashley Boucher | July 17, 2017 @ 8:35 AMDr. Alveda King defends president against comments made by Rep. John Lewis
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ACLU Backs Trump on First Amendment Right to Shout ‘Get ‘Em Out of Here!’ at Rally (Video)
By Susan Seager | April 25, 2017 @ 9:38 AMPresident has ”constitutional rights, too,“ ACLU staff attorney Lee Rowland says
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Civil Rights Groups Slam FCC, Demand Details of Cable Box Plan
By Meriah Doty | October 3, 2016 @ 1:58 PMNational Urban League chief says FCC secrecy ”makes a mockery of the process“
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Emmy Contender Jay Roach on How His 1964 Civil Rights Drama ‘All the Way’ Is ‘About Now’
By Steve Pond | June 15, 2016 @ 5:50 PM”Political experience wasn’t a dirty word back then,“ the director tells TheWrap
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Bernie Sanders Supporters Pummel Civil Rights Hero John Lewis on Twitter (Video)
By Itay Hod | February 11, 2016 @ 2:05 PMTwitterverse unleashes its wrath after congressman downplays presidential candidate’s civil rights work of the 1960s
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Madonna Turns Off Fans by Turning Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela Into ‘Rebel Heart’ Promo Art (Photos)
By Greg Gilman | January 2, 2015 @ 10:50 AMSinger wraps civil rights icons’ faces in black nylon to promote her upcoming album, includes message for ”Haters“
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Oprah Winfrey Explains Why She Agreed to ‘Selma’ After Turning Down Role
By Alicia Banks | December 30, 2014 @ 3:30 PM”The reason I said yes to this role is because of the magnificence of Annie Lee Cooper,“ TV titan says about the real-life Civil Rights activist she portrays