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    National Black Chamber of Commerce Future

    Board chairman of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Arthur Fletcher, spoke about opportunities for African-Americans, his experience in government, and Affirmative Action.

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    Affirmative Action

    Arthur Fletcher, former Assistant Labor Secretary in the Nixon administration, talked about his role in the implementation of affirmative action policies and how they have evolved since thei…

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    Legislation to Apologize for Slavery

    At a Juneteenth Observance Rally, activists called on Congress to introduce legislation apologizing for its role in promoting and sustaining slavery, allowing payment of reparations, and est…

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    Washington Sunday Journal

    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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    Civil Rights Aspects of Health Care Reform

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard witnesses testify on the civil rights aspects of health care reform. Rather than analyze the specifics for an efficient system, they addressed conce…

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    Race and Law Enforcement

    Several social activists spoke during a meeting of law enforcement personnel on the issues of race relations in the discipline of law enforcement. Issues in the discussion included the relat…

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    Black Republicans Luncheon

    Former Secretary Jack Kemp spoke to a luncheon of the Council of 100, an organization of African-American Republicans. In his remarks, Secretary Kemp praised the group for taking their lives…

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    Socioeconomic Effects of Racial Tension, Pt.2

    The commission heard further testimony on racial tension in the United States. The hearings were convened after the rioting in Los Angeles. This panel spoke about the socioeconomic effects o…

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    Socioeconomic Effects of Racial Tension, Pt.1

    Following the Los Angeles riots, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a series of hearings to discuss race relations in America. In this hearing, the commission heard testimony from witn…

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    Multiculturalism

    The Commission on Civil Rights sponsored a hearing on multiculturalism in American education during its two day series of hearings on rising racial and ethnic tensions in America. Witnesses …

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    Overview of Racial and Ethnic Tensions

    U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held hearings on the tip of Racial and Ethnic Tensions in America. Commission members discussed instances of racial and ethnic tensions in the United States. …

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    State of Urban America

    The committee heard testimony on the condition of American cities and proposals to improve the lives of urban residents. The committee sought to hear initiatives for improving the economic a…

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    Reaction to Los Angeles Police Trial

    Representatives of civil rights groups responded to questions from reporters in the White House driveway after meeting with President Bush to discuss the rioting occurring in Los Angeles, CA…

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    Arthur Fletcher Address

    Mr. Fletcher, Chairman, United States Civil Rights Commission-Washington, DC, spoke about his own experiences in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, including the landmark des…

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    Civil Rights Act of 1990

    Arthur Fletcher, Chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights spoke about the upcoming senate vote on the Civil Rights Act of 1990.

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    1990 Civil Rights Act

    Following a meeting with President Bush, black leaders commented on civil rights legislation pending before Congress. The Bush administration had proposed an alternative to the bill in early…

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    Morning Session Speeches

    Morning Session Speeches are given on the 2nd Day of the Republican National Convention. Speakers include Maureen Reagan and Newt Gingrich.

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