Civil Rights
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MLK Day: 5 women who played a vital role in the civil rights movement
As we celebrate MLK Day and extraordinary accomplishments of the civil rights leader, MAKERS is highlighting five women who not only joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the movement but continued the work for decades after his death.
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Latina Equal Pay Day almost didn’t happen in 2022. Here’s why.
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day. Find out what this civil rights attorney and activist says we need to do in order to close the wage gap for Latina workers in our country.
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Disney drops ‘Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls’ from its park greetings in move to be more gender-inclusive
The move is part of the company's new Diversity & Inclusion policy.
3 min read - USYahoo Life
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed on why Juneteenth should be a national celebration: 'It shouldn't go unmarked'
The historian recounts her childhood in racially segregated Texas and the significance of celebrating Juneteenth.
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'I was afraid to walk the streets of our community': ACLU President Deborah Archer shares how discrimination fueled her career
ACLU president Deborah Archer shares her story and goals for the organization.
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'Education is my tool': Activist Ilyasah Shabazz on teaching Black history in schools and the legacy of her father Malcolm X
Educator and activist, Ilyasah Shabazz discusses her new book and the legacy of her father, Malcolm X.
3 min read - USYahoo Life
5 influencers on what allyship means to them and how they're working to make society more inclusive
Many influencers have pivoted to activism on Instagram as a form of effective allyship — and they’re encouraging their followers to join them in learning and unlearning.
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