community activism

Amanda Gorman/ Black History Month
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Living the Dream: Amanda Gorman

She’s used her writing skills as a tool for activism.
02/02/2021

Black Lives Matter Activist Shamell Bell Introduces Street Dance Protests

“We are here to live.”
10/12/2017
A Prescription to End Police Brutality

A Prescription to End Police Brutality

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Karen Bass

Throwback Thursday: Karen Bass, Community Organizer

California rep knows how to get things done.
07/10/2014
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: The Legends Ball in the Sky

Remembering Ruby Dee, Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King.
06/12/2014
Our Time to Shine!

Meet the Black Women on Time ’s Most Influential List

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Our Time to Shine!

Meet the Black Women on Time ’s Most Influential List

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Laverne Cox

GLAAD to Honor Transgender Actress Laverne Cox

LGBT media-advocacy group awards major prize to OITNB star.
04/01/2014

This Day in Black History: Aug. 1, 1894

Educator and activist Benjamin Elijah Mays was born.
08/01/2013
Trayvon Martin | Bring That Week Back: Aug. 14

Where to Find "Justice for Trayvon" Vigils in Your Community

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Uganda

"Call Me Kuchu" Film Brings Visibility to Uganda's LGBT Community

The documentary follows five courageous activists.
06/10/2013