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At a groundbreaking ceremony for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture speakers included President Obama, the museum’s director, the secretary of the Smithsonian In…

Civil rights leaders, colleagues, and friends of the late Marion Barry gathered at the Washington Convention Center for a funeral service for former Washington, D.C, mayor, who died on Novem…

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke at a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Committee on Children and Health chaired by Mayor James Schmitt. She provided updat…

Civil rights leaders and contemporary movement leaders spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the same spot where the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I have a dream” sp…

Industry leaders talked about the changes in the mortgage banking industry and the challenges faced in housing finance. “Reflections on a Century of Change” was the opening general sessio…

A memorial service was held for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting on September 16, 2013. The ceremony included a bell ringing following the reading of the names of each of the…

Civil rights leaders and contemporary movement leaders spoke at the Lincoln Memorial at a “Realize the Dream” commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Fr…

Prominent local and national organizations joined community, labor and immigrant rights supporters in a “National Rally for Citizenship” on the West Lawn of the Capitol. Throughout the day, …

Education Secretary Arne Duncan called on community leaders to step up efforts to ensure safety in schools in response to the previous week’s school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, in his…

The opening session of the International AIDS Conference included Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent …

Participants in a conference on community-driven conservation efforts talked about the the link between conservation and strong local economies through tourism, outdoor recreation, and healt…

Mayors spoke about the need for investment in education initiatives for at-risk youth in their communities. Among the issues they addressed were education programs, youth employment, and eco…

Eric Spiegel of Siemens Corporation and Joel Benenson, a leading pollster and strategist during President Obama’s 2008 campaign, spoke at the U.S. Conference of Mayors opening plenary sessio…

As a prelude to the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on August 28, 2011, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation held a luncheon to honor the civil r…

At the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial on the national mall, participants spoke about the legacy of the Reverend King and the civil rights movement. This program d…

Vincent Gray talked about the District of Columbia’s unique role and relationship with Congress, including his recent protest of restrictions placed on Washington, D.C., as part of Congress'…

Democratic Party leaders spoke at a meeting of the Democratic National Committee about the party’s agenda and preparations for the 2012 elections.

Following open remarks from Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Cory Booker, three mayors talked about local economies, education programs, and job creation in their cities.

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

The National Action Network held a “Reclaim the Dream” rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League P…