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    Million Man March

    Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life…

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    30th Anniversary March on Washington

    Civil 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…

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    Women and Pay Equity

    President Bill Clinton commemorated the 35th Anniversary of President John Kennedy’s signing of the Equal Pay Act. He and other speakers urged the passage of legislation to strengthen the la…

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    Second Annual Sister-to-Sister Fly-In

    Ms. Smith and Ms. Height addressed the second annual Sister-to-Sister Fly-In. Rep. McKinney is hosting the two day event which focuses on various issues that effect minority women.

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    National Prayer Breakfast

    Participants gathered to hear from political and religious leaders at the 46th annual prayer breakfast. Senator Akaka served as the master of ceremonies for the event. Ms. Height talked abou…

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    National Council of Negro Women Convention

    Friends 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…

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    Human Rights Campaign Dinner

    The Human Rights Campaign held its annual national dinner. President Bill Clinton gave the keynote address and it was the first time a sitting President participated in the gay and lesbian g…

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    Women's Leadership Awards

    At its first annual meeting, the organization presented awards to several women leaders. In her keynote speech, Secretary Herman spoke about her five goals for the Labor Department, includin…

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    Employment Non-Discrimination Act

    After meeting with the president, Senator Ted Kennedy, D-Massachusetts, and several other supporters talked to reporters about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The law would expressly …

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    Secretary of Labor Confirmation

    After meeting with Erskine Bowles, representatives of women’s, labor and other groups talked to reporters. They stressed their support for President Clinton’s Secretary of Labor nominee, Ale…

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    Washington Journal: Sunday

    Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

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    African-American Women's Leadership Awards

    The NPCBW gave awards to six African-American women who have shown leadership in government or community service. Honorees such as Energy Secretary O’Leary addressed African-American women’s…

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    NGA Welfare Reform Plan

    Participants briefed reporters on their opposition to various aspects of the National Governors' Association’s recent proposal on welfare reform. They talked about how these proposals would …

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    National Prayer Breakfast

    In the annual prayer breakfast, President Clinton and Vice President Gore, legislators, and others gathered to share stories of religious inspiration. Representative Pete Geren (D-Texas) and…

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    African-American Issues in 1996 and Beyond

    Representative Donald Payne,, Republican from New Jersey, and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, moderated a panel discussion on campaign strategies for 1996. The focus was on the di…

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    Freedom Awards

    The National Civil Rights Museum awarded Dorothy Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women, and Nobel Prize Winner Elie Wiesel, its Freedom Award.

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    State of America's Children

    The Children’s Defense Fund released its' annual yearbook on the state of America’s children.

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration

    Ms. Height spoke at the 22nd Annual "Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration". She has been involved in civil rights since the mid 1930's, and worked closely with Dr. King. She spoke on when …

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    Presidential Medal of Freedom Awards

    During an afternoon ceremony in the White House East Room, President Clinton presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to a civilian, to the following individuals:…

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    Violence Against Women

    National Rainbow Coalition hosted a session on "Violence Against women". Participants discussed the issue of violence toward women as portrayed in media. They specifically addressed violence…

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