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Martin Luther King Jr. fought for civil rights on the streets of Birmingham, Alabama

In 1963, King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...
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17 black celebs who were arrested for speaking out against injustice

Following Don Lemon's arrest, we look at several Black public figures who were arrested for putting themselves on the line in the name of resistance.

Martin Luther King Jr. Built a Movement with Quiet Moral Power. Here’s How It Changed History.

Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, ...

The teen who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus—before Rosa Parks

Claudette Colvin’s bold stand comes into focus during Black History Month, highlighting young activists who helped shape the fight for civil rights.
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Birmingham church bombing survivor shares message of forgiveness with elementary students

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Sarah Collins Rudolph stood before a gymnasium filled with students, teachers and parents at Monrovia Elementary School on Friday, sharing a story of survival, faith and forgiveness ...
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Civil rights leader recounts 1963 Birmingham church bombing to Huntsville elementary schoolers

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A powerful lesson in history and resilience was shared on Friday at Monrovia Elementary School. An Alabama civil rights survivor spoke to elementary school students, ...
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Civil Rights leader recounts 1963 Birmingham church bombing at Huntsville elementary school

Crews all over North Alabama have set out to help those impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86. Her ...