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MSR Special Editions

MSR special editions and features:
Each year the MSR recognizes and celebrates MLK Jr. Day, Black History Month, the Graduation Celebration for graduating high school seniors, and most recently, Black Music Month, in the print edition. In this space, find stories pertaining to each special edition as categorized.

Local / MLK Legacy Section / News

MLK in 2022: ‘Has the hour yet come to get rid of racism?’

January 14, 2022January 19, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

How do King’s words, life and legacy resonate in our current times? Community members sound off.

MLK in 2022: ‘Has the hour yet come to get rid of racism?’ Read More
Black History Month

How Black cartographers put racism on the map of America

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 - by Derek H. Alderman, Joshua F.J. Inwood

The work of the Black Panther Party, a 1960s- and 1970s-era Black political group featured in a new movie and a documentary, helps illustrate how cartography—the practice of making and using maps—can illuminate injustice.

How Black cartographers put racism on the map of America Read More
reparations x broken chains
Black History Month / Featured

Reparations? Not until hostilities cease

February 21, 2021February 22, 2021 - by Thandisizwe Chimurenga - 1 Comment

We’ve gone from disbelief and surrender to fervent belief and critical mass activism to secure reparations.

Reparations? Not until hostilities cease Read More
Black History Month / MSR Special Editions / Sports

The truth about traveling football trophies

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 - by Ken Foxworth

These traveling trophies—the Little Brown Jug and the Floyd of Rosedale Pig—have a deep history of incidents of racism and pride from former and present student athletes of African American descent.

The truth about traveling football trophies Read More
Black History Month / Featured

Early reparation ideas for freed slaves

February 17, 2021February 19, 2021 - by Mel Reeves

The idea for land redistribution for former slaves had been tossed about by abolitionists long before it was implemented with the agreement worked out in Savannah between the U.S. government …

Early reparation ideas for freed slaves Read More
Black History Month / Featured

The limiting framework of reparations

February 12, 2021February 16, 2021 - by Jared A. Ball

Reparations become a limiting framework in which justice is conceived of as coming almost exclusively from existing legal and power structures.

The limiting framework of reparations Read More
Black History Month / Featured

The origin of a revolutionary idea: 40 acres and a mule

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 - by Mel Reeves

The original idea for redistributing 40 acres of formerly Confederate land to newly freed African slaves was the brainchild of a group of 20 Black preachers

The origin of a revolutionary idea: 40 acres and a mule Read More
Black History Month / Featured

The St. Augustine Four is a vital part of Black history

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Stacy M. Brown

Despite the rich African American history, St. Augustine remained one of the hottest beds of White supremacy and White privilege.

The St. Augustine Four is a vital part of Black history Read More
Black History Month

Slave-built infrastructure still creates U.S. wealth, suggesting reparations should cover past and current value of slavery

February 6, 2021February 8, 2021 - by Joshua F.J. Inwood and Anna Livia Brand

The fact that centuries-old relics of slavery still support the economy of the United States suggests that reparations for slavery would need to go beyond government payments.

Slave-built infrastructure still creates U.S. wealth, suggesting reparations should cover past and current value of slavery Read More
Black History Month / Featured

Black Inventors and Innovators: Frederick McKinley Jones

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 - by Cedric M. Stroud

Frederick McKinley Jones invented the first automatic refrigeration system for long-haul trucks.

Black Inventors and Innovators: Frederick McKinley Jones Read More
Black History Month

When Black kids—shut out from the world of children’s lit—took matters into their own hands

February 4, 2021February 6, 2021 - by Paige Gray

The Brownies’ Book gave African American children a platform to explore their lives, interests and aspirations.

When Black kids—shut out from the world of children’s lit—took matters into their own hands Read More
Black History Month / Featured

Reparations: a philosophical exploration

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 - by Jon Jeter - 1 Comment

Of all the details that need to be addressed in devising a workable plan for reparations, perhaps none is as immediate as the question of reparations for what, exactly?

Reparations: a philosophical exploration Read More
Black History Month / Featured

2021 Black History Month online events (updated)

February 2, 2021February 9, 2021 - by MSR News Online

Enjoy a few of the many local online events in honor of Black History Month.

2021 Black History Month online events (updated) Read More
Black History Month / Featured

The Ebenezer Creek Massacre, a prelude to ‘40 Acres and a Mule’

February 1, 2021February 3, 2021 - by Mel Reeves

Thousands of freed slaves drowned at Ebenezer Creek after the Union army betrayed and abandoned them.

The Ebenezer Creek Massacre, a prelude to ‘40 Acres and a Mule’ Read More
Black History Month / Featured / National / News

Biden administration to ‘speed up’ Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign delayed by Trump

January 25, 2021February 1, 2021 - by MSR News Online

‘The Treasury Department is taking steps to put Harriet Tubman on the front of the new $20 notes,’ White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

Biden administration to ‘speed up’ Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign delayed by Trump Read More
Black History Month / Opinion

MLK influence felt in George Floyd protests

January 18, 2021February 3, 2021 - by Jeanelle Austin

People across the world took to the streets to nonviolently protest the police killing of George Perry Floyd in their cities.

MLK influence felt in George Floyd protests Read More
Black History Month / National / News

MLK called for a revolution of values

January 18, 2021February 3, 2021 - by MSR News Online

MLK’s speech “Beyond Vietnam,” delivered at Riverside Church in New York City on April 4, 1967, spoke out against U.S. violence and the war in Vietnam.

MLK called for a revolution of values Read More
Black History Month / National / News

65 years ago today: Rosa Parks sparked a movement

December 1, 2020February 1, 2021 - by MSR News Online

Sixty-five years ago today, Rosa Parks made history and helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.

65 years ago today: Rosa Parks sparked a movement Read More
Black History Month / MSR Special Editions / Sports

Legendary referee reflects on triumphs and trials as local history-maker

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 - by Charles Hallman - 6 Comments.

Jim Robinson for many years was among the few Black officials who regularly worked boys’ basketball games in the area.

Legendary referee reflects on triumphs and trials as local history-maker Read More
Black History Month / Opinion

John Lewis’ contribution to U.S. democracy should not be forgotten

July 29, 2020February 1, 2021 - by Jesse Jackson

When John Lewis left us, editorials and columns paid tribute to his leadership, his courage, and his moral example. The praise was well deserved.

John Lewis’ contribution to U.S. democracy should not be forgotten Read More

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