Shirley Chisholm Memorial Service
Members paid tribute to the life and career of civil rights activist and first black U.S. representative, Shirley Chisholm. They talked about her impact on policy making, humanitarian issues…
4,052 viewsMembers paid tribute to the life and career of civil rights activist and first black U.S. representative, Shirley Chisholm. They talked about her impact on policy making, humanitarian issues…
4,052 viewsCivil rights activists spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 30th Anniversary March on Washington entitled, “Jobs, Justice and Peace.” The march, whose participants suppor…
3,198 viewsParticipants talked about the legacy of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. at a rally to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington in which Dr. King gave h…
990 viewsParticipants talked about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement at a ceremony to unveil and dedicate a plaque commemorating the 1963 March on Washington and…
590 viewsPanel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation about election reform. Participants include Reps. Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and Charles Rangel (D-New York) as well a…
110 viewsDuring a simulcast of the Madison and Company radio talk show, guests and callers talked about the undecided presidential election.
175 viewsParticipants discussed many issues associated with race and gender, including rap music, religion, education, and ways in which black women can affect politics. They stressed that the Africa…
208 viewsCongressional Black Caucus members met to address the issue of police brutality. They heard testimonial accounts of brutality from a number of persons, and concluded with recommendations for…
530 viewsFriends, associates, and admirers held a tribute for retiring Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. Participants celebrated his work in politics and his achievements for minorities.
1,048 viewsFriends and colleagues from the fields of business and politics gathered to pay tribute to Dorothy Height. She recently announced she is stepping down from her post as leader of the National…
521 viewsThe National Rainbow Coalition, in coordination with the Citizen Education Fund, held a conference in Washington entitled “Empowerment '92: A Call to Action.” The conference sponsored a foru…
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