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Connie Rice: Trayvon Martin Case Reveals Struggle For African-Americans
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Co-founder and co-director of the Advancement Project in Los Angeles, shares her thoughts.
Read more...Voting Rights Under Attack By Conservatives
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The Voting Rights Act requires certain states to receive DOJ approval before making election-related changes (Creative Commons).
Conservatives attack the Voting Rights Act which gurantees equal access to ballots.
Read more...Lost Malcolm X Speech Found
A recording of a speech given by civil rights leader Malcolm X during a visit to Brown University was found by a student looking in the school’s archives.
Read more...LAUSD To Revamp Programs For English-Learners, Blacks
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Obama administration takes its first stab at addressing civil rights issues in education.
Read more...Gay Rights Supporters Rally As "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Repealed
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Public officials, military veterans, and gay rights supporters gathered to to celebrate the end of the military policy.
Read more...Progressives Celebrate DADT Repeal, Mourn DREAM Act Failure
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One big win, one big loss as lame duck session moves toward its end.
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