Tag: civil_rights_movement
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Media Monitor: NPR Music Connects Black Music Month to Civil Rights Movement Amid Voting Rights Act Changes
NPR Music reports on the historical ties between Black Music Month and the Civil Rights Movement, noting recent Supreme Court actions. It also covers new music releases, a Michael Jackson biopic, and a 'Song of the Summer' contender.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesMusicDigital and Print Publishing Black Music MonthCivil Rights MovementVoting Rights ActNPR MusicMusic IndustryMichael JacksonTiny Desk Concert
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent Civil Rights leader and former presidential candidate, has died at 84. He was remembered by politicians and activists for his decades of work promoting equality and justice.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMedia Jesse JacksonCivil Rights MovementDonald TrumpJoe BidenGeorge W. BushSubstackActivism