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A New Generation of Activist Athlete
October 4, 2017 |
BY PELLOM MCDANIELS III, Curator of African American collections in the Stuart A. Rose Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Library where he specializes in sports history, African American athletes and…
Sunday Funday
September 19, 2017 |
I want to take a step back and appreciate all my blessings thus far. I am a paid intern at one of the best places I have worked, so far.…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights stands in the protection of all peoples
September 8, 2017 |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights stands in the protection of all peoples. The recent legislation on DACA is an affront to humanity. Our Dreamers through no fault…
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights demands civil and human rights for all humanity.
August 18, 2017 |
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights demands civil and human rights for all humanity. The methods and tactics used by the white supremacist organizations in Charlottesville are abhorrent…
What is Race?
August 15, 2017 |
During one of my shifts at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, I met a guest from Uruguay. After experiencing the lunch counter sit-in simulator, she was shocked. She…
Master of My Fate
August 7, 2017 |
I knew exactly what I wanted to talk about for the 3rd installment of Standing Room Only: hunger and homelessness. The topic made me hesitate because of my lack of…
Powerful People in Progress: Doug Shipman and Derreck Kayongo
July 20, 2017 |
Rights Not Reserved is a podcast from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. We discuss activism, history and today’s pressing human rights concerns with local, national and international…
How to be Black
July 20, 2017 |
Being a Black woman comes with many different perspectives and hardships, but I never knew I would understand the feeling of pride. This disconnect with issues within the Black community…
What’s in a Name?
July 13, 2017 |
Author of this blog post, Kelly Crosby, is a Gallery Assistant at the Center for Civil and Human Rights. What’s in a name? Apparently, everything. I’ve had many interesting conversations…