Reconciling César Chavez’s labor rights legacy with sexual abuse allegations
PHOENIX (AP) — Mary Rose Wilcox and her husband marched and fasted alongside César Chavez. They helped him…
César Chavez accused by labor rights leader Dolores Huerta and others of sexual abuse
Labor rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused…
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to be honored at South Carolina capitol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be honored at the South Carolina capitol in…
Wall Street slumps and Europe stocks sink as Trump threatens tariffs on 8 NATO members
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped in afternoon trading on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened…
Quote of the Day Today January 19: Quote of the Day by Martin Luther King Jr. from his famous ‘I have a dream’ speech: ‘Now is the time to rise from…’— Inspiring quotes to remember on MLK day
Quote of the Day: Some quotes do not simply belong to history. They breathe across decades, returning whenever…
Communities honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day amid political climate
As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation…
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a…
Trump’s birthday free at national parks; MLK, Juneteenth cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service will offer free admission to U.S. residents on President Donald Trump’s…
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday…
Memphis mayor learned of National Guard anti-crime deployment from Trump’s TV announcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis’ mayor said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s TV announcement the day before was…
Protests planned around the US against Trump’s policies
CHICAGO (AP) — Protests and events against President Donald Trump’s controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts…