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Participants talked about the legacy of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education on the 50th anniversary of the landmark case. Among the topics they addressed were how the decision was re…

At an event sponsored by Americans for a Fair Chance, participants spoke to reporters about a Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action programs at the University of Michigan. The Court r…

Two press events on the nomination of Miguel Estrada to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit were shown. On Tuesday, March 4, 2003, Congressional Republicans held a rally…

Democratic and Hispanic leaders spoke to reporters about their opposition to the confirmation of Miguel Estrada as a judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. At issue was his refu…

The speakers talked about the controversy over Senator Lott’s remarks at a recent 100th birthday celebration for Senator Strom Thurmond, civil rights issues, affirmative action, and other re…

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute held a discussion on Census and Civil Rights Issues. Participants talked about the 2000 Census, election reform, redistricting, and the federal e…

Participants talked about the 2000 census, election reform, redistricting, and federal employment of Hispanics. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Ms. Demeo talked about immigration, voting rights, and fighting terrorism without impairing civil rights. Judge Gonzales delivered the keynote address. Topics included President Bush’s propo…

Participants talked about strategies to build coalitions between minority groups with similar interests and the possibility of creating a “supermajority.” Following their remarks they answe…

Coalition members spoke in opposition to the nomination of John Ashcroft to be attorney general of the U.S.

Panelists discussed the 2000 census numbers and whether the Bush Administration should allow scientifically adjusted census data to be used for purpose of redistricting. They also focused on…

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing titled “Crossing Borders” about Civil Rights and Immigration Policy in the United States.

At a discussion on the 2000 census Latinos and Civil Rights forum, part of a conference hosted by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, panelists talked about sampling data compiled b…

A panel of Hispanic professionals talked about Hispanic campaign issues such as immigration, health, education and economic development. Representatives of the Republican and Democratic part…