This Day in History: Rosa Parks Ignites Bus Boycott
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This Day in History: Rosa Parks Ignites Bus Boycott
This Day in History: , Rosa Parks Ignites Bus Boycott.
December 1, 1955.
“The mother of the civil
rights movement,” Parks was jailed
in Montgomery, AL, for refusing to give
up her seat on a public bus to a white man.
A Montgomery city ordinance
required Black Americans to
sit in the back of city buses and
give up their seats to white riders.
The local chapter of the NAACP,
of which Parks was a member,
had been planning to challenge
the racist bus laws for months.
The 42-year-old seamstress'
decision to refuse her seat was
spontaneous, but she was aware
of the implications of her choice.
Parks' historic act of civil
disobedience led to the
successful Montgomery Bus Boycott,
organized by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Less than a year after Parks' arrest,
the U.S. Supreme Court struck
down the bus segregation laws as
a violation of the 14th Amendment
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The Origins of, Black History Month
in the US.
In 1915, Harvard-trained
historian Carter G. Woodson
co-founded the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH).
ASHNLH committed itself
to the research and promotion
of Black American achievement.
If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition ... and it stands in danger of being exterminated, Carter G. Woodson.
In 1926, Woodson declared
the second week of February,
"Negro History Week.".
The idea was a hit among teachers
and its popularity grew.
In 1969, Black educators and students
at Kent State University were the first
to propose a "Black History Month.".
The following year, the university became the first to celebrate February as Black History Month.
The annual celebration
was first recognized by
a U.S. President in 1976.
President Gerald Ford called upon citizens to
“seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans ...".
Since then, February has been
has been designated by every
president as Black History Month
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Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
Such achievements include progress in
fighting the pandemic, economic gains, climate change strides, appointing close to 100 federal judges and confirming the first African-American woman to the Supreme Court.
He knows how government works, how politics works, how Congress and the White House works, President Joe Biden, via statement.
He assembled the most diverse and the most talented White House team in history and leaned on them to solve impossible challenges, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also praised Klain's efforts as chief of staff.
I’m grateful for everything Ron has done — for the White House and for America. Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, via Twitter.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
When I ran for office, I promised to make government work for the American people. That’s what Jeff does. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
I’m confident that Jeff will continue Ron’s example of smart, steady leadership, as we continue to work hard every day for the people we were sent here to serve, President Joe Biden, via statement
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What to Know About Kwanzaa.
Here are some facts about the African-American holiday that is typically celebrated around Christmas.
Annually, Kwanzaa is held from December 26 until New Years Day.
Each day, a candle is lit on a seven-branched candelabra to honor African Americans' past, present and future.
Gifts are also exchanged and on December 31, participants hold a feast called "karamu.".
The candle lighting is also meant to celebrate principles, which include collective responsibility, purpose and faith.
Other principles are unity, self-determination, creativity
and cooperative economics.
Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, "matunda ya kwanza.".
In the language, this means "fresh fruit.".
It was created back in 1966 by California State University professor Maulana Karenga.
Karenga, who taught Pan-African studies, meant for Kwanzaa to be a nonreligious way of celebrating one's values.
She also started it to help African-Americans celebrates their culture
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Millions Across the US, Facing Severe Weather, This Week.
NBC reports that millions of people across
the United States are facing severe weather conditions
including thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. .
A winter storm is expected to hit
the Midwest and a third storm has been
forecast to hit California later this week. .
At the same time, the Midwest,
the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic are
all experiencing record high temperatures.
On January 3, severe thunderstorms with winds over
111 miles per hour threatened as many as 20 million
people from southeast Louisiana to central Alabama.
The storms are expected to include
large hail and could generate
strong tornadoes. .
Areas facing a heightened risk
include New Orleans,
Montgomery and Gulfport. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
NBC reports that another 4 million people from northern
Louisiana to central Kentucky are under tornado
watches and at risk of associated flash floods. .
11 million people from northeast Colorado
through upper Michigan are forecast
to experience snow and freezing rain. .
Heavy snowfall is expected
from Nebraska to Wisconsin
through January 5.
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"Dr King's life and legacy in my view, show us the way forward," US President Joe Biden said, during a sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor.
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5 Facts About , Martin Luther King Jr.
Every January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day , is observed on the third Monday.
King Jr., who would have turned 92
in 2021, was born on January 15.
Here are 5 facts, about the legendary activist.
1. , His given name at birth
was Michael King Jr.
2, He earned a doctorate in systematic
theology from Boston University in 1955.
3, Throughout the civil rights movement,
Dr. King went to jail thirty times.
4. , He posthumously won a Grammy in
1971 for best spoken word recording.
5. , Dr. King was a big fan of the
sci-fi TV show 'Star Trek.'
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8 Powerful , Martin Luther King Jr. , Quotes.
Love is the only force
capable of transforming
an enemy into a friend.
Faith is taking the
first step even when
you can't see the
whole staircase.
Darkness cannot drive
out darkness: Only light
can do that. Hate cannot
drive out hate: Only
love can do that.
We must come to see
that the end we seek is
a society at peace with
itself, a society that can
live with its conscience.
A genuine leader
is not a searcher for
consensus but a
molder of consensus.
Forgiveness is not
an occasional act;
it is a constant attitude.
We must accept finite disappointment but never
lose infinite hope.
Injustice anywhere
is a threat to justice
everywhere
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This Day in History:
First Nobel Prizes Awarded.
December 10, 1901.
Named after Swedish inventor
Alfred Nobel, the prizes were awarded
in the fields of peace, literature,
chemistry, physics and medicine.
Having died five years earlier,
Nobel had directed the creation of
the prize to annually honor people who
"have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind.”.
Along with other high
explosives, Alfred Nobel
was the inventor of dynamite.
It is thought he created the
Nobel Prize due to his regret
over the uses of his inventions in war.
Notable winners of the prize
are Marie Curie, Albert Einstein,
Ernest Hemingway, Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Mikhail Gorbachev and Barack Obama. .
Today, the prize is regarded
as one of the highest honors in
the various fields. It is awarded by
the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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At Least 9 Dead , After Tornadoes Tear , Through the Southeast .
On January 12, at least nine people were killed
as over a dozen tornadoes ripped through
the Southeastern United States.
NBC reports that the death toll
is expected to rise as search and rescue
operations are now under way.
According to Emergency Management Agency
Director Ernie Baggett, seven of the deaths
were reported in Autauga County, Alabama.
On January 13, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced
that two people were killed, including a five-year-old
boy, after "multiple tornadoes" ravaged the state.
On January 13, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced
that two people were killed, including a five-year-old
boy, after "multiple tornadoes" ravaged the state.
The storm moved all across
our state unfortunately, it’s been
a tragic night and morning in our state, Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, via NBC.
It’s a very dangerous environment,
certainly last night and still is today, Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, via NBC.
Officials fear the death toll from the storms
will rise as search and rescue efforts
continue across the Southeast.
We're starting our search back up
again this morning to make sure
that we have everyone accounted for, Ernie Baggett, Emergency Management
Agency Director, via NBC.
We have about, we're thinking right now,
about 40 homes that have either been
completely destroyed or have been
damaged to a point where no one
can stay in them anymore, Ernie Baggett, Emergency Management
Agency Director, via NBC.
NBC reports that multiple Georgia departments,
including the state's Emergency Management Agency,
are responding to and assessing the extensive damage.
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Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US.
Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US.
Some colleges in the United States are
starting to restrict TikTok access on campus
following government crackdowns. .
Gizmodo reports that lawmakers have
accused the social media platform
of reporting user data to China.
In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to
ban the app on state-issued devices, while
South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban. .
In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to
ban the app on state-issued devices, while
South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban. .
The University of Oklahoma and Auburn
University in Alabama banned the app on school
computers and on the school's WiFi networks.
The University of Oklahoma and Auburn
University in Alabama banned the app on school
computers and on the school's WiFi networks.
In compliance with the Governor’s Executive
Order 2022-33, effective immediately,
no university employee or student shall
access the TikTok application or website
on University-owned or operated devices,
including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo.
In compliance with the Governor’s Executive
Order 2022-33, effective immediately,
no university employee or student shall
access the TikTok application or website
on University-owned or operated devices,
including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo.
The University of Oklahoma also announced that all
of the school's TikTok accounts would be deleted and, “alternate social media platforms utilized in their place.”.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said, "the cybersecurity of state government is necessary
to continue to serve and protect Oklahoma citizens
and we will not participate in helping the Chinese
Communist Party gain access to government information.”.
Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved
to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges
required to ban the app on their campuses.
Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved
to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges
required to ban the app on their campuses.
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed released a report claiming that
China has repeatedly accessed users' data, which led to
widespread criticism and security concerns over the app
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This Day in History:, Slavery Is Abolished in America.
December 18, 1865.
The 13th Amendment was formally
adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
It ensures that “neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude … shall exist within the United States,
or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”.
It had been approved in the
Republican-led Senate in April of 1864.
But the amendment had been
bogged down in the Democratic-led
House of Representatives for almost a year.
On December 2, 1865, Alabama became
the 27th state to ratify the 13th Amendment.
The vote provided the requisite
three-fourths majority of states’ approval
needed to ratify the 13th Amendment
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Alabama is the home of Rosa Parks and its cities Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham saw some of the most important events, not just in the Civil Rights Movement, but the world. Here’s why you should visit.
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This Day in History:, U.S. Supreme Court
Legalizes Abortion.
January 22, 1973.
The SCOTUS ruling on Roe v. Wade asserts
that women can choose to terminate a
pregnancy during the first two trimesters ...
... as part of
their constitutional
right to privacy.
The controversial ruling essentially
reversed a century of anti-abortion
legislation in the United States.
It was the result of a call by many American women for control over their own reproductive processes.
The legalization of abortion became a divisive issue,
with pro-choice and pro-life organizations strengthening
their memberships and political influence.
On three separate occasions in the
1980s and 90s, the Supreme Court
narrowly reaffirmed the decision.
With the current majority of conservative
justices on the Court, there are fears that
the historic legislation is vulnerable to reversal
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