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CBS covers visit of Frederick Douglass to Ireland
CBS News has featured a report on the visit of Frederick Douglass to Ireland on the 175th anniversary of his arrival there. Nettie Douglass, the leader’s great-great granddaughter was interviewed, saying “Ireland made such an impact on Frederick Douglass. It was at the first time in his life that he was not looked at because…
Democrats pay tribute to John Lewis at National Convention
This year’s Democratic National Convention featured a special profile of John Lewis. The emotional video features a montage of politicians paying tribute to the civil rights leader’s life work, as well as scenes from his role in the fight for the right to vote The video closes with Lewis’s own words: “We will create the…
Press Release
An Irish American Response to the death of John Lewis and the demands for racial justice. Over 70 leaders sign letter mourning the death of Cong. John Lewis and call on Irish America not to sit on the sidelines as America seeks to end racial discrimination. Letter calls for boycott of “Irish Lives Matter” t-shirts…
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