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University of South Carolina history professor Patricia Sullivan examined Robert Kennedy’s role in the civil rights movement. This was a virtual event hosted by the John F. Kennedy President…

Historians talked about their roles as experts for court cases on subjects such as abortion, Native American treaties, gay rights, and affirmative action. They also spoke about how the court…

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump discussed race in America and his book Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People.

Kenneth Mack talked about his book, Representing the Race: The Creation of the Civil Rights Lawyer, and responded to viewer telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed …

Kenneth Mack talked about his book, Representing the Race: The Creation of the Civil Rights Lawyer, in which he chronicles the first era of civil rights lawyers. He spoke at the 2013 Nationa…

Panelists talked about Bell v. Maryland, a civil rights case argued in 1963, in which Robert Bell, who was a student at the time, was arrested for protesting against segregation. Mr. Bell la…

Panelists talked about President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s views and actions in regarding civil rights, including the desegregation of the armed forces, appointments of pro civil rights Supreme…

Author Kenneth Mack talked about his book, Representing the Race: The Creation of the Civil Rights Lawyer. He was interviewed at the 2012 National Press Club’s 35th annual Book Fair and Auth…

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library convened a conference on the presidency and civil rights. In this discussion, panelists consider President Kennedy’s legacy and the evolution of his …

Civil rights scholars and leaders talked about the historical significance of the 14th Amendment and recent proposals to repeal it. They also responded to questions from the audience. This p…

Panelists talked about the the first 100 years of the NAACP and its future. After the presentations they responded to questions from members of the audience. Patricia Sullivan is the author …