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Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and one of the original Freedom Riders, died on Sunday, June 10, at the age of 95. His family announced his passing on Monday — and immediately an outpouring of admiration and reverence for the hero followed. The National Civil Rights Museum issued a […]
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Museum maintains support amidst canceling this year’s 29th Freedom Award due to pandemic Memphis, TN, June 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The National Civil Rights Museum is canceling the 29th Freedom Award, its flagship fundraising event, as it looks forward to the 30th anniversary next year. The decision was made because of public safety concerns associated []
The post The National Civil Rights Museum Plans Freedom Award 30th Anniversary in 2021 appeared first on Milwaukee Community Journal.
Sasha Johnson, a Black Lives Matter leader, was hospitalized after being shot in the head in the Peckham neighborhood of southeast London. Here's everything we know about the shooting.
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza, 55, has died as result of a heart attack, government said on Tuesday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bonnie Pointer, who in 1969 convinced three of her church-singing siblings to form the Pointer Sisters, which would become one of the biggest acts of the next two decades, died Monday. The Grammy winner died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, publicist Roger Neal said. She was 69. “It is with []
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing onto glory of Louis “Ray” Greaux Jr., who died July 21, peacefully, at home.
Bonny Pointer, born Patricia Eva Porter, of the Pointer Sisters has passed away. She was 69.
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Man charged with driving into crowd of protesters
A man was charged with driving his vehicle into a group of protesters who were blocking a road at Midtown intersection, police said.
William Day, 57, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment and reckless driving, according to Memphis police spokeswoman Lt. Karen Randolph.
The killing of the 27-year-old black man in an encounter with two white officers late Friday rekindled fiery protests in Atlanta and prompted the police chief’s resignation.
There are 5,000 FREE spaces available for students in grades K-5 to participate in the online enrichment program, which takes place July 6-31.
All SCS families are asked to take the School Re-Entry Survey to share opinions on important factors related to the reopening of schools, such as preferences for in-person and virtual learning, health and safety decisions, transportation, student programs, childcare and more.
This year’s Barbados Celtic Festival which takes place at the end of May every year, will be online on Facebook – @celticfestivalbarbados. Festival director Carol Anderson said: “It was with great sadness that we, and our partners BTMI, had to cancel last year’s festival due to all the pandemic restrictions, but we were determined not […]
The post Barbados Celtic Festival online next week appeared first on Barbados Today.
One day after Tamar Braxton opened up about her harrowing experience as a reality star, the network set to air her latest reality TV show wants to 'honor her request' […]
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\"It is with great sadness that we inform you that our own Sasha Johnson has been brutally attacked and sustained a gunshot wound to her head,\" the Taking the Initiative Party (TTIP) said in a statement. \"She is currently in intensive care and in a critical condition.\"
The post Black Lives Matter Activist In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Head appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
Cathy Ross retired as Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President from FedEx Express after 30 years. In this role, Ross was responsible for the company’s worldwide financial affairs, including financial planning, reporting and analysis, accounting and controls as well as long-range strategic planning.
Ross is a five-time recipient of the FedEx Express Five Star Award, the company’s top employee honor. She is a three-time recipient of the CEO Five Star Award in further recognition of her numerous outstanding contributions to the business.
In 2013, Ross was inducted into the University of Memphis Fogelman College of Business “Hall of Fame.” Ross currently serves on Boards for the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and The Child Advocacy Center in Memphis.
Ross earned a Bachelor’s degree from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, and an MBA from the University of Memphis.
A family spokesperson said she died peacefully, shortly after a visit from her children and friends.
Pencil in the 29th Freedom Award to a growing list of 2020 cancellations forced by public safety concerns associated with COVID-19. Officials with The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) announced Friday the cancellation of this year’s planned version of the museum’s flagship fundraising event, with a focus forward now on next year’s 30th anniversary of []
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Condolences have been pouring on social media following the death of founder and CEO of the Naledi Theatre Awards, Dawn Lindberg. The theater legend reportedly died from Covid-19 complications. She was 75.
