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Civil Rights Coalition Unveils Plan To Transform High Schools

June 07, 2011

“We can no longer afford to wait to transform our public high schools. All students must attain the knowledge and skills they need to compete in the 21st century marketplace ." ... read more

Investors Meet With Minority, Women-Owned Firms At Consortium 2011

June 07, 2011

Key decision makers from across the country will also join the annual meeting with a focus on identifying emerging managers. ... read more

Landmark Study On Millennials Challenges "Post-Racial" Myth

June 07, 2011

“Contrary to widespread labeling of the millennial generation as 'post-racial,' young people actually see a lot of racial problems." ... read more

Report Shows Racial Transformation Of Philadelphia

June 02, 2011

Philadelphia has experienced significant changes in its ethnic and racial composition over the last 2 decades, with many neighborhoods undergoing sweeping transformations. ... read more

FEDS TO ASIANS: SORRY

May 31, 2011

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Civil Rights Groups Urge Reversal Of Prison Censorship Decision

May 27, 2011

“TDCJ’s censorship of these books is a transparent attempt to suppress speech that is critical of the government." ... read more

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Stroke Care

May 27, 2011

The panel said there also are disparities between whites and minorities in the knowledge of risk factors, awareness of stroke signs and symptoms. ... read more

Broad Civil Rights Coalition Lays Out Plan For 2012 Budget

May 25, 2011

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Civil Rights Groups Urge Retroactive Application Of Sentencing Reforms

May 25, 2011

Signatories included the NAACP, the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Rev. Al Sharpton. ... read more

AG Holder Speaks At Asian Heritage Month Event

May 24, 2011

We pay tribute to the contributions – and sacrifices – made by generations who have done so much to enrich our nation’s history, and who will be essential to its future success. ... read more

Haley Barbour Changes Tone On Civil Rights Movement

May 24, 2011

"We apologize to you for your mistreatment in 1961, and we appreciate this chance for atonement and reconciliation." ... read more

Civil Rights On Agenda At Leadership 500 Summit

May 24, 2011

The NAACP is issuing a new “front line” call for all young people to come and discuss the future of the civil rights movement. ... read more

Asians Outraged Over Senate Republicans Blockage Of Judicial Nominee

May 20, 2011

A coalition of Asian groups called the U.S. Senate's failure to pass a cloture vote on judicial nominee Professor Goodwin Liu a travesty of the democratic process. ... read more

Civil Rights Group Help Victims Of Predatory Lenders

May 20, 2011

The NAACP initially accused Wells Fargo of unfair lending practices, but dropped a planned lawsuit after the bank agreed to help African Americans get high quality loans. ... read more

Minority, Women Pay Gap Widens For TV Writers

May 19, 2011

While the overall hiring of minority writers in TV has increased since the 2009 survey, the earnings gap more than doubled, representing the widest difference in a decade. ... read more

Stigmas Prevent Asian's From Seeking HIV Info

May 18, 2011

The disease continues to rise unchecked among Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs), especially among API women, observed Dr. Hyeouk Chris Hahm. ... read more

Students Retrace Civil Rights Journey With Freedom Rider

May 18, 2011

Rip Patton will retrace that journey, this time joined by Stetson University undergraduate and law students and several nationally respected civil rights scholars. ... read more

Civil Rights Leaders Call For Reward Fund In Rap Artist Killing

May 19, 2011

“The rap industry is a lucrative industry and many of its top performers have spoken out and lent their talents and financial support to social causes in the past." ... read more

New Asian Breast Cancer Research Announced

May 17, 2011

Researchers have developed a more accurate method for estimating breast cancer risk for Asian and Pacific Islander American (APA) women. ... read more

Civil Rights Leaders Urge Rap World To Speak Out After Artist's Murder

May 16, 2011

According to police, it appears that it was a random act of violence and M-Bone was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. ... read more

Georgia Civil Rights Movement To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

May 13, 2011

The mass demonstrations and arrests in Albany in 1961 and 1962 helped change the course of American history. They were the first such campaigns in the country. ... read more

Atlanta Seen As Ideal Civil Rights Game Host

May 13, 2011

"I think it's good to have it here in Atlanta, where you had a Hank Aaron, who made history with a home run and dealt with the things he had to deal with along the way." ... read more

Civil Rights Movement Comes to Life In Simulation

May 13, 2011

The simulation allows participants to experience the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the 1963 March on Washington, the 1964 Mississippi Freedom School Movement. ... read more

Civil Rights Group Sues MD. Education Commission For Discrimination

May 12, 2011

The lawsuit, filed in 2006 and amended four times, says the state under-funds traditionally black colleges, causing them to lag behind the state's other institutions. ... read more

Yes, Asian American And Pacific Islander Students Fail

May 12, 2011

Low academic achievement is a pressing issue for Asian American and Pacific Islander students. A 2010 Education Trust-West report identified alarming gaps. ... read more

Atlanta Set For Big Civil Rights Game Weekend

May 11, 2011

"It's about giving thanks to all those who have given us a chance to be where we are today," said Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, who grew up in suburban Atlanta. ... read more

Senate Confirms 1st Asian Judge For CA Court

May 11, 2011

“This is welcome news for an overworked federal bench that has waited almost two years for Judge Edward Chen’s confirmation.” ... read more

Guilty Pleas In Firebombing Of Interracial Couple's Home

May 11, 2011

“Firebombing a family’s home because of their race is a deplorable act of hate that will not be tolerated in our country,” said Thomas E. Perez. ... read more

Asians Laud Today Co-Host Pick

May 10, 2011

The new lineup presents one of the most multicultural faces on television. Lauer and Guthrie are white, Roker is black, Morales is Hispanic and Curry was born in Guam. ... read more

American Civil Rights Figures To Be Honored By MLB

May 06, 2011

The Freedom Riders and Rev. Sharpton will be recognized on the field during pregame ceremonies prior to the Delta Civil Rights Game at Turner Field. ... read more

Civil Rights Groups Question Changes To FL Voting Change

May 03, 2011

Under the proposed new rule, the clock automatically resets if an individual is arrested during this period, even if no charges are ultimately filed. ... read more