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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  becauseContinue reading “CBS covers visit of Frederick Douglass to Ireland”

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 theContinue reading “Democrats pay tribute to John Lewis at National Convention”

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-shirtsContinue reading “Press Release”

The day I was arrested with John Lewis Former US Representative Joe Crowley reflects on the time he got into some “good trouble” arm in arm with John Lewis in Washington, DC in 2013. Joe Crowley, July 21, 2020 Joe Crowley (third from left) and John Lewis arm in arm on October 8th, 2013 inContinue reading “Joe Crowley Remembers”

The Ancient Order of Hibernians have issued a statement against the sale of “Irish Lives Matter” merchandise, saying “that’s not how you celebrate Irishness”. They published the below on their website: Amazon continues to hypocritically talk about embracing respect for all heritages and diversity while peddling prejudice for profit. Currently on Amazon there are 142 ItemsContinue reading “AOH protests Amazon’s offensive products”