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The panelists discuss the findings of a new report, “Protecting Minority Voters,” and how these findings will affect the civil rights community. They also talked about their experiences at t…

The speakers talked about the controversy over Senator Lott’s remarks at a recent 100th birthday celebration for Senator Strom Thurmond, civil rights issues, affirmative action, and other re…

The National Immigration Forum held a panel discussion, where participants talked about racial profiling practices in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Following the…

Officials representing the Asian Pacific American community spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Bill Clinton. The meeting focused on new programs being implemented to incre…

Civil rights and religious leaders, as well as victims of hate crimes, talked about growing divisions within some regions and sections of American culture. They were particularly concerned w…

Feminist leaders spoke to the press about the potential impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They strongly objected to impeachment proceedings and urged both women and men to actively oppo…

Panel members participated in a roundtable concerned with women’s rights and affirmative action. They discussed whether affirmative action is still required in education, employment, and the…

Representatives pledged their support for the use of sampling in the 2000 U.S. Census. House Speaker Newt Gingrich was opposed to the idea, and had filed a lawsuit to block the measure.

Panelists discussed the present and future direction of the civil rights movement. They discussed tactics of civil rights advocates of the past and how the arguments and issues have changed …

Members of the congressional Hispanic and Asian-American caucuses and others talked with reporters about the impact of welfare reform on ethnic communities. They said they supported Presiden…

Panelists talked about how to motivate various constituencies and foster cooperation among many groups to reinforce community structures and values in the immediate and long-term future. The…