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A portrait to inspire: why symbols matter and how a portrait of a civil rights pioneer will serve as a source of hope - AFRO American Newspapers
The paramount strength of our state is our rich-growing diversity, and if we are to leverage that strength, we must act and think inclusively. The people we elect and the symbols we choose to ...
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'White Power’ Symbol Was Found at Site of Fire, Civil Rights Center Says (Published 2019) - The New York Times
The school’s policies, theories and association with high-profile civil rights figures often drew the attention of the authorities.It was investigated for Communist ties in the late 1950s and ...
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A Look at the History of the Clenched Fist - ABC News
When South African civil rights activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, he and his wife both raised a fist in triumph. After 27 years in jail, he had become a symbol of the ...
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After massive fire at famous civil rights center, officials found a ‘white power’ symbol nearby - The Washington Post
The Highlander Center hosted civil rights figures like Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Stokely Carmichael in the 1950s and 60s.