NEW YORK — The Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential […]
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Swift and widespread, efforts to rebrand César Chavez Day are fueled by emotion and obligation
From California to Minnesota, elected leaders and civil rights groups are scrambling to distance themselves from César Chavez’s name in the wake of allegations that […]
California set to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
SACRAMENTO, Calif — California lawmakers will vote Thursday to rename César Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day in an effort to reconcile the Latino labor icon’s […]
The NAACP names ex-DOJ civil rights chief Kristen Clarke as its prime lawyer
The NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the U.S., has hired a former Biden Justice Department official to head its legal advocacy work. Kristen […]
Pope Leo will settle for the Liberty Medal in a distant broadcast from Rome
PHILADELPHIA — Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on the eve of July 4 in a remote broadcast from Rome but […]
Jesse Jackson Jr. Slams Obama, Biden for Trump Remarks at Father’s Funeral
Jesse Jackson Jr. Blasts Obama, Biden & Clinton For Funeral Speeches Published March 9, 2026 6:15 AM PDT Reverend Jesse Jackson‘s son is pissed at […]
After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s household gathers for a personal homegoing
CHICAGO — A day after former presidents, sitting governors and local Chicago residents alike attended a vibrant, televised celebration for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson […]
Former Presidents Clinton, Obama and Biden honor late Rev. Jesse Jackson at Friday service
Three former American presidents and a former vice president are honoring the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at a memorial service in Chicago on Friday – […]
Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to attract former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
CHICAGO — Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the […]
Viola Davis receives prestigious Chairman’s prize at NAACP Picture Awards
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis delivered a powerful speech about self-worth, resilience and collective progress on the 57th NAACP Image Awards […]
