Remembering Dick Gregory: civil rights icon dies at 84
He spoke truth to power, made folks laugh, and challenged us to think differently about health. Civil rights icon Dick Gregory died Saturday in Washington, D.C. after being [...]
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Day 17: Ella Baker’s legacy of grassroots activism is cemented in history
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
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
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
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.
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
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 [...]
