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5 ex-Memphis police officers charged with murder in brutal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop

Five former Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times

DeSantis says AP African-American studies class was ‘pushing an agenda’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday his administration rejected a new Advanced Placement course on African-American studies for high school students because some of the topics attempted to use Black history to push a political agenda.

Miami Herald

Biden marks MLK Day with calls for economic and political equality at National Action Network

President Joe Biden called for racial justice and economic advancement at the National Action Network’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast in Washington, D.C.

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On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words

America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday

The Independent UK

MLK holiday to feature tributes, commitments to race agenda

Annual tributes and commemorations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which begin nationwide on Friday, typically include a mix of politics, faith and community service

The Independent UK

Rev Al Sharpton slams Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘racist’ Meghan Markle column amid police petition

Exclusive: ‘We condemn these racist and dehumanising actions in the strongest possible terms,’ the civil rights pioneer told The Independent

The Independent UK

Biden's bullish 2024 talk does little to tamp down chatter

President Joe Biden toasted a reelection campaign with his French counterpart

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Rev. Al Sharpton doesn’t mind title of new documentary about him: ‘Loudmouth’ says it all

Producers of a new documentary on the Rev. Al Sharpton told him they had three conditions for his involvement: He’d have no editorial control, the film would have a white director and the title would be “Loudmouth.”

Tribune News Service

Al Sharpton: ‘I learned from James Brown – you have to be dramatic’

In an inspiring new documentary, the preacher and activist talks about his tireless quest for racial justice and equality

The Guardian - US

Sharpton says film debuts at 'critical point' in US politics

The Rev. Al Sharpton has been called a lot of names in his public life

The Independent UK

'We've got to be consistent': The Rev. Al Sharpton says it's OK to criticize Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that it is OK for activists to criticize Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for actions that have been perceived as antisemitic.

Los Angeles Times

No indictment in death of handcuffed woman who fell from car

Authorities say a district attorney will not seek an indictment against sheriff's deputies in the death of a handcuffed Georgia woman who fell from a patrol car after the deputies failed to close the rear passenger-side door

The Independent UK

The Rev. Calvin Butts left behind a legacy of prayer and political activism

Butts died Friday at home New York of pancreatic cancer. He was 73. The pastor and powerbroker lived a life filled with prayer and political activism.

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Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73

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‘Loudmouth’ shows Al Sharpton’s impact on the civil rights movement and his role as a voice for the Black community: ‘I’m the blow-up man’

CHICAGO — The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks this line in the documentary “Loudmouth,” the first on his legacy: “People call me to blow up issues. I’m the blow-up man and I don’t apologize for that.”

The Independent UK

Biden reportedly says he’s running in 2024 after meeting with civil rights leaders

Biden reportedly tells Al Sharpton ‘I’m going to do it again’

Tribune News Service

Questlove among honorees of Al Sharpton’s 2022 Triumph Awards

NEW YORK — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton has chosen a few entertainment powerhouses as the recipients of this year’s National Action Network Triumph Awards.

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Civil rights leaders warn of threat from white supremacy

WASHINGTON — Civil rights leaders warned about the dangers white supremacy poses to the US following a meeting with President Joe Biden.

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Family demands answers, justice in death of Brianna Grier at her Atlanta funeral

ATLANTA — Family members and friends and local and state leaders gathered in Atlanta on Thursday to celebrate the life of Brianna Grier, who died after falling out of a patrol car in Hancock County last month.

The Independent UK

Sharpton puts spotlight on Georgia woman's patrol car fall

The Rev. Al Sharpton is demanding that officials provide a full accounting of how a Georgia woman fell from a moving patrol car following her arrest

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden condemns Griner sentence and calls for ‘immediate release’

President calls basketball star’s detention ‘unacceptable’ as Tony Blinken reiterates commitment to bringing Griner home from Russia

USA Today Sports Media Group

Reverend Al Sharpton: Celtics’ Bill Russell took his celebrity status to the causes

The Celtics great pioneered the role of athletes using their platform for greater causes than sport.

Chicago Tribune

Rev. Al Sharpton stirs effort for Brittney Griner’s return amid WNBA All-Star festivities: ‘Bring Brittney home’

CHICAGO — The Women’s National Basketball Players Association anchors its collective action in the 144 players represented by the union. But what happens when the 144 are missing one?

Chicago Sun-Times

Rev. Al Sharpton calls for release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

“We stand rock solid behind Brittney Griner,” Rev. Sharpton said at a news conference in Chicago, as the WNBA kicked off festivities leading up to its All-Star Game on Sunday at Wintrust Arena.

The Independent UK

Ogwumike, WNBA continue push for Brittney Griner's release

Nneka Ogwumike says Brittney Griner is an American hero

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