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Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush talked about education reform efforts at the state level.

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

The National Action Network held a “Reclaim the Dream” rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League P…

A hearing was held on legislation intended to eliminate congressional review of newly-passed District of Columbia laws, and transfer provisions of the Home Rule Act pertaining to the city’s …

The Close the Gap: Equality in Education Rally was held on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Various civil rights leaders and education reform…

United States mayors held their 77th winter meetings. The opening session focused on the Obama Administrations' priorities for America’s cities. Incoming White House Chief of Staff Rahm Eman…

Washington Mayor Adrian Mayor reacted to the Supreme Court ruling earlier in the day that struck down most provisions of Washington, D.C.'s gun ban. The city’s Attorney General, Chief of Pol…

At a national summit the bi-partisan coalition of mayors adopted their federal legislative agenda, heard from gun policy experts, and discussed common-sense policies to keep guns out of the …

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on draft legislation of the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan announced the previous week. On the second day of the hearing, a …

Representatives of the District of Columbia and Mr. Heller and his attorneys spoke to reporters separately. They answered reporters' questions about details of the two sides of the Second Am…

At the opening plenary session Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer delivered his president’s address, “'08 Mayors 10-Point Plan: Strong Cities, Strong Families, for a Strong America.” The points in…

District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty talked about his school reform legislation for bringing excellence and accountability into every classroom of the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Adrian Fenty talked about voting rights for the residents of Washington, DC. This week the U.S. House is expected to resume action on a bill that would give the District of Columbia a full v…

Adrian Fenty talked about his plans for Washington, DC as its newly-elected mayor. He also discussed his views on the school system, corruption, illegal drugs, and how he became the mayor of…

Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and …

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

In an annual ceremony honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, organizers presented awards to leaders in the African-American community and presented President Clinton with the key to …