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North Carolina activists draw inspiration from 1963 March on Washington

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50 years of Jobs and Freedom: The role of education in achieving the March on Washington’s goals

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‘Dream Defenders’ finally leave Florida state capitol

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Talib Kweli heads to Tallahassee to join Dream Defenders, talks social justice in hip-hop

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Youth-led campaigns seek justice for Trayvon Martin, refute Don Lemon

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Don’t call it a comeback — Belafonte has been here for years

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Franklin McCain, 53 years after Greensboro sit-ins, sees parallels in current North Carolina rights battles

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Moral Mondays’ diversity problem

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‘No Justice, No Peace’: Detroit rallies for Trayvon Martin

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Chicago protesters, celebrities rally for Trayvon Martin

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North Carolina's Republican legislature continues to clash with local activists

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North Carolina activists rage against GOP legislature in 'Moral Monday' protest

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Meet Asean Johnson: 9-year-old activist fights Chicago school closings

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Sharpton-led convention features Holder address, talks on future of black America

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theGrio's 100: Beverly Bond, encouraging young black girls to 'rock'

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theGrio's 100: Isis King, America's first top trans supermodel

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theGrio's 100: Benjamin Crump, lending a legal hand for victims

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Trayvon Martin would be 18 today; his mother still aims to change 'Stand Your Ground' laws

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theGrio’s 100: Brendon Ayanbadejo, NFL linebacker loves marriage equality

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theGrio’s 100: Wanda Butts, turning tragedy into life-saving hope

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