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The Advocate

Mayo High School's Online Forum

The Advocate

Mayo High School's Online Forum

The Advocate

Mr. Civil Rights

Mr. Civil Rights

Connor Refsland, Staff Writer April 1, 2023

  As the first black Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall took the fight for equality directly to the courtroom, standing against Jim Crow laws, segregation, and the racial prejudice that...

The Wonders of Art – Kara Walker 

Katelin Thach, Staff Writer April 1, 2023

Looking at works of art can leave viewers with many interpretations and impressions; American artist Kara Walker sent clear and obvious messages in her work, focusing on themes that emphasized the...

What Really Happened to Emmett Till?

What Really Happened to Emmett Till?

Mariam K. Mohamed, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

Who is Emmett Till you may ask? He was a 14 year old black boy from Chicago, Illinois, who was visiting his relatives in Money, Mississippi on August 28, 1955 when he was accused of winking at a white...

Muhammad Ali: “The Greatest”

Muhammad Ali: “The Greatest”

Alex Gyarmaty , Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all-time not just for his ability in the ring but also for his courage outside of it, Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and a social activist,...

The People’s Stand: An Event of a Lifetime

The People’s Stand: An Event of a Lifetime

Stanimir Yovchev, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

The Million Man March took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington, D.C., and served as both a celebration of African American pride and a call to action for greater Black community engagement (History.com). The...

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