Opinion: Black history and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a complex man and an incredible leader, and it is important and instructive to reflect on his ...
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Alabama Rep. calls for Rosa Parks holiday to counter Trump’s ‘attack’ on Black history
Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has introduced legislation to create a federal holiday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks ... national debut of Martin Luther King. Sewell presented ...
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Rosa Parks’ Life After the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks became a civil rights icon for refusing to give up her bus seat, but it led to personal and financial hardship for ...
Lawmakers call for Rosa Parks holiday
An effort in Congress to honor Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks could make Dec. 1 a new federal holiday. Members of the ...
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Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King draws inspiration all around
In honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the community came together Sunday afternoon to fill the Warren Ballrooms on ...
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5 Things History Books Didn't Tell Us About Rosa Parks' Famous Arrest
Today, February 4, marks what would have been Rosa Parks’ 112th birthday ... during Black History Month—alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman—her story is one we think we ...
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ONE CYR'S VIEW: Black History Month and Martin Luther King
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King resonates ... As this implies, King’s efforts were part of a broad current of great change in American race relations. In 1955, Rosa ...
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Three Tools to Help Teach About Black Historical Figures in a Modern Light
One of her key practices for making historical figures more relatable to elementary students is to use color photographs when possible, helping them connect with figures like Rosa Parks and Martin ...
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Remembering the life of Rosa Parks at California capitol
YEAH. WELL, TODAY PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE STATE ARE HONORING THE LIFE OF ROSA PARKS. IT’S THE 25TH ANNUAL ROSA PARKS DAY HERE IN CALIFORNIA. IT’S ALSO KNOWN AS TRANSIT EQUITY DAY IN HONOR OF ...
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TARC saving a seat on all buses in memory of Rosa Parks during Black History Month
You can learn about Black History bus tours happening this month in the player above.Throughout the month, TARC is saving a seat on every bus in its fleet to honor Rosa Parks and her contribution ...
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TheRide buses in Ann Arbor are reserving a seat for Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day
A small act can spark a movement, and that's what Rosa Parks did. On Transit Equity Day on Tuesday, the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is honoring her pivotal act of defiance that ignited ...
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TARC saves a seat for Rosa Parks to celebrate her civil rights legacy
"I’m proud TARC continues to honor that legacy, and the legacy of Rosa Parks." In celebration of Black History Month, TARC will also partner with Spalding University to offer 200 JCPS students ...