Civil Rights Issues

Fred Gray spoke about his law career and his involvement in the civil rights movement, particularly civil rights in Alabama. He made his… read more

Fred Gray spoke about his law career and his involvement in the civil rights movement, particularly civil rights in Alabama. He made his remarks after receiving an award from the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Gay represented Mrs. Rosa Parks who refused to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. He also was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer. He has argued civil rights cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and is the first African American to become president of the Alabama State Bar Association. close

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Program ID:
177511-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
First Aired:
Aug 05, 2003 | 7:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 28, 2003 | 12:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 05, 2003 | 7:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 11, 2003 | 3:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 13, 2003 | 4:36am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 18, 2003 | 12:08pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 28, 2003 | 1:56am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 28, 2003 | 12:28pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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