Drops the admissions discrimination lawsuit brought by previous administration. The Biden administration announced that it would be reversing another action of the prior administration on Wednesday, as the…
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President Delivers Inaugural Address
Mainly focused on America coming together. On Wednesday President Biden delivered his first speech as president to the nation. After being sworn into office on a family Bible…
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Presidential Proclamation
Encourages Americans “to recommit themselves to Dr. King’s dream by engaging in acts of service to others” Official Proclamation from President Donald Trump That God would work in…
Read MoreTitle IX Bill Introduced by Representatives
Seeks protection for biologically female student-athletes. Representatives Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii and Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma introduced legislation this week to make Title IX protections specific to female…
Read MoreInterior Department Creates New National Monument
Commemorates civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ Home. U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced this past week the acquisition and dedication of the Medgar and…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Final Case of the Week
Major case has freedom of religion versus anti-discrimination. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the final case of the week, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.…
Read MorePresident Clarifies Statements on White Supremacy
Reiterates condemnation of all white supremacists. Following the first presidential debate, in which the moderator questioned the president’s stance on white supremacy, President Trump directly condemned white supremacy…
Read MoreInterior Adds New Site to Civil Rights Network
A.D. King House in Alabama memorialized. The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that A.D. King’s house had been added to the African American Civil Rights Network.…
Read MoreD.C. Sees Largest Gathering Since Pandemic Began
Thousands commemorate the 1963 March on Washington. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic “I Have A Dream” speech happened 57 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.…
Read MoreJames Weldon Johnson Park Added as Historic Site
Interior Department highlights addition to the African American Civil Rights Network. Last week the Interior Department announced that the James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida is now…
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