Bloom Archives
civil rights
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UU Art Fair & Bazaar at 60 — Still Supporting Social Justice
An event that began as a way to support civil rights in the 1950s continues today, helping support social justice efforts here and around…
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Remembering The Hole
For three decades, it was the place where members of Bloomington’s African American community could be themselves and have a good time. Then, it…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Local Actress Portrays Rosa Parks at City Celebration (PHOTO GALLERY)
Local actress, writer, and historian Gladys DeVane dressed as Rosa Parks to commemorate the activist’s 105th birthday with Bloomington Transit on Saturday, February 3.…
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Bloomington Celebrates MLK Remembrance Activities
A portion of Elm Street between 7th and 8th streets was renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street for a brief time Tuesday, April…
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Power of Words presents Rep. John Lewis and Co-Authors: Creators of the Civil Rights series ‘March’ (Photo Gallery)
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Read and discuss the books. Meet the authors. Take action. Organizers of the upcoming Power of Words event hope the visit of…