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Day 17: Ella Baker’s legacy of grassroots activism is cemented in history

February 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

There were plenty of black women in the background and at the forefront of movements throughout history. Ella Baker is among women who made a mark as an advocate of [...]

Day 3: The less told stories of Irene Morgan and Claudette Colvin

February 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

By Coshandra Dillard Middle-aged black men are usually elevated as the face of the Civil Rights Movement, however, young people, particularly young women, were active in [...]

Area residents gather downtown to celebrate the legacy of MLK Jr

January 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

By Coshandra Dillard Despite a rainy morning, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Tyler Monday to celebrate the life, legacy and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [...]

New Orleans chef to speak at MLK celebration event

January 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

By Coshandra Dillard The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Interfaith Community Celebration is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday at the downtown square in Tyler. The annual event, in [...]

15 things you may not have known about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

At a young age, American students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent cause to unravel segregation and inequality in the United States. We remember him [...]

Get on the bus: City of Tyler celebrates Rosa Parks in inaugural program, tour

November 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

Dec 1, 1955 marks the day Montgomery, Ala. resident Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger. She was arrested for civil disobedience, sparking a citywide [...]