Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
California Newsreel: Online Preview of AT THE RIVER I STAND
At the River I Stand chronicles the tumultuous events that unfolded over two fateful months in 1968. It began as a local strike by African American sanitation workers for human dignity and a living wage. The story eventually captured national attention and drew Dr. Martin [Read More]
Philadelphia blacks campaign to cut murder rate
By Jon Hurdle PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Thousands of black men gathered on Sunday to launch a campaign to cut murders in Philadelphia, which suffers the highest homicide rate among big U.S. cities. Organizers of the drive to put at least 10,000… read more | digg [Read More]
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]
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]
