‘Activism’ Archives
Vernon Bellecourt, American Indian Movement Activist dies at 75
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AP) — Vernon Bellecourt, who fought against the use of Indian nicknames for sports teams as a longtime leader of the American Indian Movement, has died at age 75. Bellecourt died Saturday of complications from pneumonia… read more | digg [Read More]
A Clinton-Obama Quandary for Many Black Women
In interviews, black women in South Carolina expressed ambivalence over the two presidential candidates. read more | digg story [Read More]
L.A. bookshop, Eso Won, focused on African Americans may close
Eso Won has been host to presidents, candidates and entertainers, but the independent bookseller finds it hard to compete with chains, Internet. read more | digg story [Read More]
Police Arrest 83 Protesters at Denver Columbus Day Parade
Police arrested 83 Columbus Day Parade protesters including American Indian Movement activist Russell Means after fake blood and dismembered baby dolls were poured on the parade route Saturday. read more | digg story [Read More]
Jena’s Mayor Attacks John Mellencamp, But Not White Supremacists
Howie Klein: If Mayor McMillin thinks Mellencamp’s pro-Jens Six song is “inflammatory”, why is he creating a safe haven for the KKK in his town? read more | digg story [Read More]
Watch: Sean Penn On His Visit With Chavez
Sean Penn appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” Monday night to promote “Into the Wild,” which he directed and opens Friday. He also talked about his recent visit with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. He had good things to say about the [Read More]
