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Is A Post-Racial America Possible?

June 21, 2011

As the field of candidates for President grows, some in the Black community are being forced to accept the hard reality that race relations in America have not improved. Still others never thought a post-racial America ever had a chance to begin with. ... read more

Civil Rights Coalition Unveils Plan To Transform High Schools

June 07, 2011

“We can no longer afford to wait to transform our public high schools. All students must attain the knowledge and skills they need to compete in the 21st century marketplace ." ... read more

Investors Meet With Minority, Women-Owned Firms At Consortium 2011

June 07, 2011

Key decision makers from across the country will also join the annual meeting with a focus on identifying emerging managers. ... read more

Landmark Study On Millennials Challenges "Post-Racial" Myth

June 07, 2011

“Contrary to widespread labeling of the millennial generation as 'post-racial,' young people actually see a lot of racial problems." ... read more

First Lady Brings Native American Kids To Garden

June 06, 2011

Michelle Obama invited a group of Native American children to her plot to help plant what are called the "three sisters" — corn, beans and squash. ... read more

Report Shows Racial Transformation Of Philadelphia

June 02, 2011

Philadelphia has experienced significant changes in its ethnic and racial composition over the last 2 decades, with many neighborhoods undergoing sweeping transformations. ... read more

Civil Rights Groups Urge Reversal Of Prison Censorship Decision

May 27, 2011

“TDCJ’s censorship of these books is a transparent attempt to suppress speech that is critical of the government." ... read more

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Stroke Care

May 27, 2011

The panel said there also are disparities between whites and minorities in the knowledge of risk factors, awareness of stroke signs and symptoms. ... read more

Broad Civil Rights Coalition Lays Out Plan For 2012 Budget

May 25, 2011

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Civil Rights Groups Urge Retroactive Application Of Sentencing Reforms

May 25, 2011

Signatories included the NAACP, the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Rev. Al Sharpton. ... read more

Haley Barbour Changes Tone On Civil Rights Movement

May 24, 2011

"We apologize to you for your mistreatment in 1961, and we appreciate this chance for atonement and reconciliation." ... read more

Civil Rights On Agenda At Leadership 500 Summit

May 24, 2011

The NAACP is issuing a new “front line” call for all young people to come and discuss the future of the civil rights movement. ... read more

Civil Rights Group Help Victims Of Predatory Lenders

May 20, 2011

The NAACP initially accused Wells Fargo of unfair lending practices, but dropped a planned lawsuit after the bank agreed to help African Americans get high quality loans. ... read more

Minority, Women Pay Gap Widens For TV Writers

May 19, 2011

While the overall hiring of minority writers in TV has increased since the 2009 survey, the earnings gap more than doubled, representing the widest difference in a decade. ... read more

Students Retrace Civil Rights Journey With Freedom Rider

May 18, 2011

Rip Patton will retrace that journey, this time joined by Stetson University undergraduate and law students and several nationally respected civil rights scholars. ... read more

Civil Rights Leaders Call For Reward Fund In Rap Artist Killing

May 19, 2011

“The rap industry is a lucrative industry and many of its top performers have spoken out and lent their talents and financial support to social causes in the past." ... read more

Civil Rights Leaders Urge Rap World To Speak Out After Artist's Murder

May 16, 2011

According to police, it appears that it was a random act of violence and M-Bone was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. ... read more

Georgia Civil Rights Movement To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

May 13, 2011

The mass demonstrations and arrests in Albany in 1961 and 1962 helped change the course of American history. They were the first such campaigns in the country. ... read more

Atlanta Seen As Ideal Civil Rights Game Host

May 13, 2011

"I think it's good to have it here in Atlanta, where you had a Hank Aaron, who made history with a home run and dealt with the things he had to deal with along the way." ... read more

Civil Rights Movement Comes to Life In Simulation

May 13, 2011

The simulation allows participants to experience the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the 1963 March on Washington, the 1964 Mississippi Freedom School Movement. ... read more

Civil Rights Group Sues MD. Education Commission For Discrimination

May 12, 2011

The lawsuit, filed in 2006 and amended four times, says the state under-funds traditionally black colleges, causing them to lag behind the state's other institutions. ... read more

Atlanta Set For Big Civil Rights Game Weekend

May 11, 2011

"It's about giving thanks to all those who have given us a chance to be where we are today," said Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, who grew up in suburban Atlanta. ... read more

Guilty Pleas In Firebombing Of Interracial Couple's Home

May 11, 2011

“Firebombing a family’s home because of their race is a deplorable act of hate that will not be tolerated in our country,” said Thomas E. Perez. ... read more

American Civil Rights Figures To Be Honored By MLB

May 06, 2011

The Freedom Riders and Rev. Sharpton will be recognized on the field during pregame ceremonies prior to the Delta Civil Rights Game at Turner Field. ... read more

Civil Rights Groups Question Changes To FL Voting Change

May 03, 2011

Under the proposed new rule, the clock automatically resets if an individual is arrested during this period, even if no charges are ultimately filed. ... read more

MLB Revises Delta Civil Rights Game Schedule

May 02, 2011

Major League Baseball and the Atlanta Braves have announced a revised schedule of events surrounding the fifth annual Civil Rights Game. ... read more

USDA Announces Settlement Of Native American Farmers Lawsuit

May 02, 2011

“The settlement approved by the court will allow USDA and the Native American farmers involved in the lawsuit to move forward and focus on the future." ... read more

Southern Poverty Law Center Marks 40th Anniversary Of Civil Rights

May 02, 2011

Southern Poverty Law Center founder Morris Dees speaks at the SPLC's 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Civil Rights Memorial Center Alabama. ... read more

Racial Disparities Still Exist In Colorectal Cancer Screening Despite Increased Medicare Coverage

April 28, 2011

Blacks and Hispanics less likely than whites to receive screening. Disparities persisted after increased colorectal screening coverage. ... read more

Calls To Oust EPA Civil Rights Head

April 27, 2011

The person hired to "fix" the office, Mr. DeLeon, has had numerous complaints filed against him by women. epa civil rights head under fire ... read more

Civil Rights Icon To Run Again

April 26, 2011

"The people in this district have been very, very good to me, and I have tried to be good to the people," said Lewis. ... read more