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Speakers celebrated the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. They spoke about historic achievements and the future of the civil rights movement. This plenary session of the NAACP Centennial Convention…

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…

Ms. Height talked about the struggles for civil rights and equal rights, getting involved, giving to others, and making a difference.

Civil rights activists and other dignitaries spoke at the dedication of the Rosa Parks Library and Museum. The TSU Gospel Choir, directed by Stephen M. Langford, sang “My Soul’s Been Answered in…

Senator Edward Kennedy(D-MA) and others spoke in favor of the potential Senate confirmation of Assistant Attorney General Bill Lan Lee. They talked about his accomplishments in the area of…

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…

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.

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 she…

Current and former members of Congress introduced three recipients of honors for their work to further civil rights in an awards dinner. Justine Dart, Dorothy Height, and Raul Yzaguirre spoke following…

Current and former members of Congress introduced three recipients who are honored for their work to further civil rights in an awards dinner. Justine Dart, Dorothy Height, and Raul Yzaguirre spoke…

The Third Annual International Interfaith Prayer Breakfast was held to honor Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

Representatives of the Black Leadership Forum held a press conference on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol to respond to President Bush’s commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, on June 1. In…

The National Rainbow Coalition, in coordination with the Citizen Education Fund, held a conference in Washington entitled “Empowerment '92: A Call to Action.” The conference sponsored a forum on…