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Civil Rights Movement

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'This is Herman Cain!': 10 memorable moments

Joy-Ann Reid
OPINION - The book tells the story of Cain's family and journey to becoming what he calls a 'CEO of self,' and the inspiration behind his decision to run for the nation's highest office...
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Civil rights legend snubbed by Atlanta 'occupiers'

Chika Oduah
theGRIO REPORT - U.S. Congressman and civil rights icon, John Lewis (D-Ga.) may have had something profound to say at Occupy Atlanta -- but he wasn't given the chance to speak...
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Rev. Joseph Lowery at 90: 'The struggle isn't over'

Amelia McGriff
theGRIO REPORT - Lowery was encased within the civil right movement's inner circle, fighting alongside so many others who were cut down in their prime, but at the ripe age of 90 he's among the few left to see the fruit of the labor...
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Herman Cain sat out civil rights at Morehouse

Ronda Racha Penrice
theGRIO REPORT - At an institution such as Morehouse, there were plenty of opportunities to participate in civil rights activities as well as to interact with now legendary leaders of the movement...
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Civil rights icon Lowery celebrates 90th birthday

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ATLANTA (AP) - The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery is being saluted in Atlanta for his legacy as a civil rights icon...
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Lawrence O'Donnell defends Cain interview

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VIDEO - Cain himself spoke about the interview on Friday, calling O'Donnell's questions 'absurd.'...
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Slideshow: Shuttlesworth, a civil rights hero

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SLIDESHOW - Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, who was hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and energy, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 at teh Birmingham, Ala. hospital. He was 89...
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Remembering civil rights 'warrior' Shuttlesworth

Ronda Racha Penrice
theGRIO REPORT - Even in his later years, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, remained as active as his health would allow...
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Civil rights icon Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth dead

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Civil rights leader the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, who was hailed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. for his courage and energy, has died. He was 89...
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Study: 35 states get 'F' on civil rights education

Chika Oduah
theGRIO REPORT - More than half of states fail when it comes to teaching about the Civil Rights Movement in schools, according to a report released today by the Southern Poverty Law Center...
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