“All Boots on the Bridge” is the official song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, performed by Faya Ora Rose Touré, Esq., Civil Rights Activist; Coordinator, Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee;…
Vantage Point: All Boots on the Bridge: The Significance of Bloody Sunday Today with Faya Rose Touré
In this Special Black History Month Edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Faya Rose Touré, attorney, freedom fighter, and Coordinator of the Bridge Crossing…
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Vantage Point Vignette Dr. Ron Daniels, President, IBW-ACTION I recently penned a piece entitled, Democracy in Danger: Black Led Rainbow Wave to the Rescue. It was dedicated to Rev. Jesse…
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By Ben Jealous — As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) this month, it is important we remember: the only way to tackle the complex…
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