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Marching Orders for the Fight Against Jim Crow 2.0
2 February 2027 · United States
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Martin connects civil-rights history with the practical work of Black community institutions, arguing for collective action rooted in local networks.
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Journalist Roland Martin examines how Black churches, businesses, media and civic organizations can respond to threats to civil rights. Drawing on historical movements and his own experience, he argues for coordinated local institutions and sustained collective action rather than attention centered on individual public figures.
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