Civil Rights
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Civil Rights Historical Drama ‘Women of the Movement’ Gets Series Order at ABC
Limited 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’
The 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)
The 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’
Harris 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’
Jordan 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
Film 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?
LGBT 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)
Dr. 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)
President 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
National 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’
”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)
Twitterverse 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)
Singer 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
”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
