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The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Protest and Politics

Two new biographies enhance our knowledge of John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights hero.

by Jason Sokol via Arc: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera on January 15, 2025

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James Baldwin: ‘I Did Not Want to Weep for Martin, Tears Seemed Futile’

In memory of Martin Luther King Jr, a look back on his funeral.

by Jason Sokol via Literary Hub on April 4, 2018

Joe Biden from ca. 1975.

How a Young Joe Biden Turned Liberals Against Integration

Forty years ago, the Senate supported school busing—until a 32-year-old changed his mind.

by Jason Sokol via Politico Magazine on August 4, 2015

Senator Abraham Ribicoff

The North’s Shameful Refusal to Face Its Own Tangled Racial Past

What we should learn from Senator Abraham Ribicoff’s failed attempt.

by Jason Sokol via HNN on January 5, 2015

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