U.S. Conference of Mayors Meeting on Racial Relations
The U.S. Conference of Mayors commemorated the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama by holding a day-long discussion on civil rights, economic justice and tolerance on September 12, 2013.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu as well as mayors from Madison, Wisconsin and Tacoma, Washington talked … read more
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu as well as mayors from Madison, Wisconsin and Tacoma, Washington talked about the civil rights movement and economic justice issues. The forum was moderated by Sacramento, California Mayor Kevin Johnson.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors commemorated the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama by holding a day-long discussion on civil rights, economic justice and tolerance on September 12, 2013. close
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