Throughout American history, progress has been met with backlash, but the arc of the moral universe always bends towards justice, and the victories of the Civil Rights movement and other social justice movements have set the stage for further expansion of freedom and justice.
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We Must Preserve the National Museum of African American History and Culture — as it Was Envisioned
In the Civil Rights exhibit featuring the story of kidnapped, mutilated, and murdered Emmett Till at the National Museum of African American History and Culture(NMAAHC), I broke down and wept. Tears of frustration, […]
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We Must Preserve the National Museum of African American History and Culture — as it Was Envisioned
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s executive order, which seeks to erase the history and contributions of people of color, and it is up to ordinary people to preserve and project the edits on the walls of government buildings.
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As ‘Struggle Endures,’ Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Perseveres Toward Clemency
In 1990, neurosurgeon Muhammad Salay Siddiqui and Islamic teacher Ismet Siddiqui were proud parents living in Karachi, Pakistan. Their life was comfortable. The Siddiquis were upper-middle class and relatively privileged. […]