Women in the Civil Rights Movement
Trice Edney Communications held its third annual luncheon and forum in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 186th anniversary of the Black Press, titled “Stateswomen for Justice - Honing the Vision: The Next 50 Years,” at the National Press Club.
Women civil rights leaders honored attorney Barbara Arnwine for her achievements in racial justice and civil rights. Then they discussed the 50th anniversary of… read more
Women civil rights leaders honored attorney Barbara Arnwine for her achievements in racial justice and civil rights. Then they discussed the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and current issues, including recent voter ID laws and their impact on the right to vote, racial profiling of young African Americans and Latinos, and the Senate holding up President Obama’s judicial nominees.
Trice Edney Communications held its third annual luncheon and forum in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 186th anniversary of the Black Press, titled “Stateswomen for Justice - Honing the Vision: The Next 50 Years,” at the National Press Club. close
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