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Published on 12:24 GMT

Former Atlanta mayor, civil rights icon Andrew Young turns 93

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Andrew Young - civil rights giant, Georgia’s first Black congressional representative in more than a century, former United Nations Ambassador, and 53rd mayor of Atlanta - marked his 93rd birthday on Wednesday. According …

Source: Atlanta News First - Georgia - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

60 years after Selma, we face an anti-human rights backlash | Column

This month marks the 60th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, capping the struggle to pass the Voting Rights Act. Howard Simon [ Provided ]It was the apex of the civil rights movement — fueled largely by the unimaginable courage of …

Source: Tampa Bay Times - Florida - Center-left
Published on 17:00 GMT

Black Woman-Owned Rideshare Company, ‘HERide,’ Is Revolutionizing Safety and Equity in Transportation

They’re reimagining what’s possible in transportation! HERide is a Black woman-founded rideshare company that is revolutionizing the transportation industry by prioritizing safety, equity, and innovation for women and non-binary individuals. Founded by …

Source: Because of Them We Can - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Commemoration of Atlanta Spa Shootings and Discussion of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

On Saturday, March 15, Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Coalition and Asian Youth Center (Stop Hate Program) will be hosting “Remembering Atlanta Spa Shootings, Local Asian Hate Crimes and Asian Communities Challenges” from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rosemead Community …

Source: Rafu Shimpo - California - Neutral
Published on 11:08 GMT

‘We’re on the edge of chaos’: families with trans kids fight for care as bans take hold

Aryn Kavanaugh was sitting in her living room in South Carolina when her 17-year-old daughter came into the room and said: “I’m really scared. I think people are gonna die.” Katherine, who is using her middle name for her protection, told Kavanaugh that …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 11:41 GMT

Canada Hits US With $21B in Retaliatory Tariffs: Live Updates

Following the Trump administration's decision to apply universal steel and aluminum tariffs, Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs worth $21 billion on U.S. goods. This action is set to affect a range of U.S. exports, including motorcycles, beef, …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Witness to South Carolina firing squad execution describes killing

A reporter for the Associated Press who watched as South Carolina executed a convicted murderer by firing squad has described the experience, saying that the killing was now “etched” in his mind. Jeffrey Collins, who has witnessed executions in South …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Cuyahoga County freezes $3 million in Israel bonds, but Ohio activists say there is more work ahead

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, froze $3 million in investments in Israel bonds in late February following persistent advocacy from local grassroots organizations. Activists from the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community (CPAC) see the decision as a significant …

Source: Prism - Label Pending
Published on 19:00 GMT

Understanding How Trump Is Building His Mass Deportation Machine—So We Can Halt It

“Flights to Guantánamo Bay have begun. The worst of the worst have no place in our homeland.” With those words the U.S. government announced the fate awaiting “criminal aliens” in its custody. On a military base in El Paso, Texas, masked men in combat …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on 18:53 GMT

U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride and her career in photos

Sarah McBride, an LGBT rights activist and the first transgender woman to speak at a Democratic National Convention, takes the stage during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center on July 28, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.Robert Hanashiro, …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 12:25 GMT

Challenges With “Best Interests Of The Child” Principle In Data Protection: Notes from Rightscon 2025

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Source: MediaNama - Neutral
Published on 17:32 GMT

Republican lawmakers push to ban Chinese-made drones like DJI that American businesses depend on

As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after Hurricane Helene. Now he is fretting that one day he will have …

Source: The Milwaukee Independent - Left-wing
Published on 16:24 GMT

‘Backbone of the American Dream’: How Rosenwald Schools shaped the civil rights movement

Photographer Andrew Feiler stood in front of a crowd of over 200 attendees at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, beaming. “I can’t believe how lucky I am,” he said. A curator grinning ear to ear at a Holocaust museum sounds unusual, but for …

Source: The Dallas Morning News - Texas - Neutral
Published on 10:36 GMT

GOP lawmaker calls trans Dem 'Mr. McBride,' abruptly ends hearing after ultimatum from another Dem

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, abruptly adjourned a congressional hearing on Tuesday after Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., vehemently objected to Self recognizing Rep. Sarah …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel Makes NCAA History as First One-Armed Women’s Basketball Player to Score in a Game

She didn’t let rejection stop her rise! When her high school coach cut her from the team senior year, Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel could have let that be the end of her basketball journey. But instead of giving up, she used that rejection as fuel. Now, the 22- …

Source: Because of Them We Can - Center-left
Published on 11:12 GMT

Radical changes in US policy threaten two decades’ progress in HIV

The global HIV response is suffering serious disruption due to cuts in US government funding, the closure of USAID and a lack of clarity about future financing, Professor Chris Beyrer, Director of the Duke Global Health Institute at Duke University, North …

Source: Aidsmap - Neutral
Published on 13:42 GMT

In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors

This article is a collaboration between Inkstick Media and the Greece-based Incubator for Media Education and Development (iMEdD). A Greek-language version of this article first appeared in print in the weekend edition of the Ta Nea newspaper on Feb. 22. A …

Source: Inkstick Media - Label Pending
Published on 11:59 GMT

Natasha Akpoti-uduaghan, The World Has Heard You—do Not Apologize For The S

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, you are standing at a crossroads that few women ever reach. You are carrying a burden that should not be yours alone. You have become the symbol of a war that has raged for centuries—a war against the silencing of women, the …

Source: The Nigerian Voice - Uncategorized
Published on 16:25 GMT

Knowledge as the antidote: Combating the diaspora’s greatest threat

In American society today, many parents and grandparents are alarmed by the absence of knowledge among our youth on American history and geography. Traditionally, our long history as an evolving democracy has been a critical element of building identity as …

Source: The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts - Center-left

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

Side event at UN will highlight Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan

As prisoners go on hunger strike and Azerbaijan bans the ICRC from the country, CSI will bring case of Armenian detainees to Human Rights Council in Geneva. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Human rights and environmental due diligence in the green transition: toward greater accountability amid geopolitical ...

This policy brief by the Mistra Geopolitics research programme shows that if the new EU proposal on due diligence regulation were to be adopted, it would significantly weaken existing human rights and environmental due diligence regulation (HREDD). The …

Distribution channels: Environment

Published on March 12, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

YPrime Earns Prestigious EcoVadis Rating, Strengthening Commitment to Sustainable and Responsible Clinical Research

MALVERN, Pa., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YPrime, the leading pioneer in clinical trial technology, today announced it has earned a top-tier EcoVadis rating and medal, solidifying its position among the industry’s most responsible and sustainable …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 05:25 GMT

For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral - but we are not bystanders

The first phase of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has ended. This was a nerve-wracking, exhausting, difficult month and a half in which combined supreme happiness with indescribable pain. Thirty hostages returned to Israel alive, eight …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Published on March 12, 2025 - 05:25 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Gaza (ICRC) – The ceasefire in Gaza has proven vital to saving lives, bringing in humanitarian assistance and sustaining the civilian population. However, Gaza's humanitarian crisis is far from over. Aid deliveries had substantially increased over the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 11, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Charles A. Bonner’s Novel: The Bracelet, The Story to End Child Sex Slavery in the World

CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atticus proudly presents civil rights attorney and author Charles A. Bonner unveils his literary work, The Bracelet, The Story to End Child Sex Slavery in the World, a powerful and transformative …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Dr. Marianella Herrera of Food Evidence Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food Evidence, co-founded by Dr. Marianella Herrera with her partner, Dr. Virginia Tijerina Walls, is a beacon of innovation and advocacy in global nutrition, humanitarian nutrition, …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 00:35 GMT

Wheeler Road SE Safety Project - Public Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Wheeler Road SE Safety Project - Public Meeting (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to an in-person public meeting for the Wheeler Road Safety Project. Held at, True Gospel …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

Project Alive ED Recognized for Transformative Leadership in Rare Disease Advocacy During Women’s History Month

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.- Margaret Mead LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – As the nation celebrates …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts top list of the best places in the U.S. for Women’s Power and Influence, Alabama last

New Report: Washington, D.C. holds the top position in the nation regarding women’s power and influence. Alabama and Mississippi rank last. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW REPORT: Washington, D.C. and …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 18:39 GMT

The Kilgoris Project Announces Zach Carpenter New President

International Organization Promotes New Leadership from Within LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kilgoris Project (TKP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Carpenter as the organization’s new …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

La Comisión Latina sobre el SIDA anuncia la Gala Anual Cielo en celebración de su 35 aniversario

El evento reconocerá líderes en la lucha contra el VIH y el SIDA y recaudará fondos para continuar con los esfuerzos para responder a los retos de hoy dia NUEVA YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Comisión Latina …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

Side event at UN will highlight Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan

As prisoners go on hunger strike and Azerbaijan bans the ICRC from the country, CSI will bring case of Armenian detainees to Human Rights Council in Geneva. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...
Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: 'The Jeddah meeting brought the positions of the US and Ukraine closer'

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 11, a consultative meeting between the delegations of Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focusing on security issues, the future of peaceful settlement, and …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:40 GMT

Latino Commission on AIDS Announces Annual Cielo Gala in Celebration of its 35th Anniversary

Event to Honor Leaders in the Fight Against HIV and AIDS will Raise Funds for Continued Advocacy Efforts NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Latino Commission on AIDS is proud to announce the 30th Annual Cielo …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 15:38 GMT

Common Mistakes after being Arrested in Florida Domestic and non-domestic Battery cases

When the police are called to investigate a battery charge, there are myths which can lead to life altering mistakes which can blow your life up. DESTIN, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No one wakes up in the morning …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 14:07 GMT

Unlock Aid Unveils 'Aid Reimagined: The New American Foreign Partnership Standard'

Open Letter Sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio Presents Bold, Results-Driven Path Forward To Shape the Future of U.S. Foreign Assistance WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Unlock Aid, a coalition …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Mind Friend Announces Collaboration with Over 100 Mental Health Experts

Mind Friend Partners with Over 100 Mental Health Experts to Provide Expert-Led Education, Professional Guidance, and Evidence-Based Insights LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mind Friend, a digital platform dedicated …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Sisterhood – Chef’s Lab at Refettorio Harlem Returns on March 31st to Celebrate International Women’s Month

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Refettorio Harlem proudly announces the second monthly Chef’s Lab at Refettorio Harlem, a special dinner celebrating International Women’s Month on March 31st. This evening honors …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 12:04 GMT

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: How Al Mustafa Welfare Trust is Providing Hope and Relief Worldwide

HOUNSLOW, HOUNSLOW, UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where humanitarian crises are escalating, millions of people continue to face the devastating consequences of poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. From war- …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

BMG Money Appoints Victor Ingalls as New Chief Operating Officer

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG Money today announced the appointment of Victor Ingalls as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bringing more than 30 years of experience, Ingalls will report directly to CEO …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 10:30 GMT

On World Water Day, Bringing Water to Earth Launches with Water Talk - A Military Perspective: War’s Impact On Water

On World Water Day, Bringing Water to Earth kicks off with Water Talk - A Military Perspective: War’s Impact on Water, explores war's toll on water resources. STOCKBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 10:14 GMT

صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام يطلق حملة رمضان 2025 تحت عنوان "س من الناس"

صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام يطلق حملة رمضان 2025 تحت عنوان "س من الناس" AMMAN, JORDAN, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- منذ تأسيسه، يواصل صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام التزامه بدعم الشباب الأيتام فوق سن ال 18 من خريجي دور الرعاية …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 08:08 GMT

A' Governance and Public Services Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

A' Governance and Public Services Design Award Unveils Prestigious Recognition Package Focused on Advancing Public Service Design Excellence COMO, CO, ITALY, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Governance and Public Services …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 05:22 GMT

Halo's T.E.A.L. Awards Goodwill Gala- A Night of Hope, Empowerment & Social Change

Your support = direct impact. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child —we’re changing that, together. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HALO Productions …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 23:27 GMT

Williams & Russell CDC Recaps Historic Groundbreaking Event

Remediation begins for the historic Black community hub, with completion expected by early 2028. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, February 28, 2025, the last day of Black history month, Williams & …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 20:04 GMT

Love Without Boundaries: Cambodia’s Largest and Most Proven Family-Based Foster Care Program

Cambodia’s largest foster care provider, Love Without Boundaries, is leading child welfare reform by proving family-based care is best. CAMBODIA, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love Without Boundaries (LWB) is leading the way in Cambodia’s …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 19:06 GMT

World-Record Breaking Team Collaborates for Disabled Star’s First Feature Film Role

Award-Winning Director Showcases Remarkable Story of Disabled Performer’s Triumph Over Adversity, Encourages Audiences to Sign Up for Exclusive Free Documentary MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Disabled performer Pekka …

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