Purses have long served as more than fashionable accessories. In the midst of the civil rights movement, everyday items like a handbag gained social and political meaning—notably illustrated by the experience of Rosa Parks in 1943.
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has released approximately 200,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., despite strong objections from his family and the civil rights group he led until his assassination in 1968.
From the Boston Tea Party to the civil rights marches, Americans have long exercised their right to protest—an essential thread in the fabric of our nation. As questions arise about trust in leadership, the enduring right to protest remains a cornerstone of American democracy.
An Orangeburg nonprofit is leading efforts to restore the historic All-Star Triangle Bowl, transforming a site of civil rights tragedy into a beacon of remembrance and community revitalization. Through grants and innovative projects, the city aims to honor its pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
