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Civil rights marchers from Selma walk across Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn

‘Back to the Bridges’: Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge for civil rights on 60th anniversary of ‘Blood Sunday’

By Dean Moses

Dr. Hazel Dukes in 2023

Activism

Dr. Hazel Dukes, 92, remembered as long-time champion of civil rights in NY

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New Yorkers participate in the People's March on Jan. 18, 2025 vowing to fight for democracy.

Activism

‘People’s March’ in NYC rallies for social justice as second Trump inauguration nears

By Gabriele Holtermann

Community activist Julie DeLaurier protests a Moms for Liberty event on Jan. 18 in Manhattan.

Activism

‘No hate! no fear!’: LGBTQ activists and politicians protest Moms for Liberty event in NYC

By Dashiell Allen

Barbara Ehrenreich

Activism

Noted journalist and author Barbara Ehrenreich memorialized in East Village with readings and music

By Emlyn Cameron

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Activism

Pride as Protest: Lessons from Stonewall

By Anna Donch

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Activism

LGBTQ+ Cover Artist Rachel Wilkins Brings Artistic Journey Home

By Anna Donch

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Activism

AG James, National Law Firms, Reproductive Rights Groups Launch Hotline for Abortion Legal Service

By Stephen Witt

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Activism

Throwback Thursday With PoliticsNY Editor Stephen Witt

By Politics NY

Rev. Al Sharpton – National Action Network

Mayor, Governor and Congress members gather in Harlem for MLK forum

By Morgan C. Mullings

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Activism

Politics NY Jobs Board Offers Free Job Postings Ads and Hundreds of Local Jobs to Search for Employment

Politics NY Staff

Haitian Activists

Activism

Brooklyn’s Haitian Leaders Denounce Deportation of Migrants at Texas Border

By Stephen Witt

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MTA Pushes Forward to Make Subways Accessible for the Disabled

By Milette Millington

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Activism

Brooklyn PAC Boosts Rein, Collymore and Diaz in City Council Races

By Stephen Witt

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Watch: Nabaraj KC, candidate for NYC Council District 19 (Queens)

By Skye Ostreicher

Watch: Gale Brewer, candidate for NYC Council District 6 (Manhattan)

By Skye Ostreicher

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Activism

Forest Hills’ Color of Justice Issues Call to Action

By Clarissa Sosin

Watch: Jumaane Williams, NYC Public Advocate

By Skye Ostreicher

Watch Athena Moore: Candidate for NYC Council District 9 (Manhattan)

By Skye Ostreicher

Watch Briget Rein: Candidate, NYC Council District 39 (Brooklyn)

By Skye Ostreicher

Watch Aleta LaFargue, candidate for NYC Council District 3 (Manhattan)

By Skye Ostreicher

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Activism

PoliticsNY and Schneps Media Hosting Debates for NYC Political Races

By Politics NY

Watch Alfonso Quiroz: Candidate for NYC Council District 25 (Queens)

By Skye Ostreicher

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Watch: Susan Damplo, Candidate for NYC Council District 1 (Manhattan)

By Skye Ostreicher

More from Around New York

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Permits filed for residential building with 38 units in Crotona Park East

Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025.

In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence

Yellow cab speeds through Times Square in New York, NY, USA.

Queens man admits to cheating-for-hire on TLC licensing exam

NY: Thousands celebrate the West Indian Day Parade.

Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner outline security measures for J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Parade