civil rights
Government reopens case of Emmett Till, Black youth murdered in 1955
July 12, 2018The Justice Department told Congress in a report it is reinvestigating Till’s slaying after receiving “new information.”
Read moreNew Poor People’s Campaign goes to the halls of Congress
June 25, 2018They demand an end to racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and war.
Read moreThe fight against racist and political repression continues 45 years later
June 21, 2018"When we say 'survivors' we acknowledge their capacity to resist, and their strength to continue to fight against the conditions that led to the violence inflicted on them.”
Read moreThis week in history: Hate crime laws are ruled constitutional
June 11, 2018In 1993, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that hate crime laws are not “constitutionally and morally unsound.”
Read morePride at Work: Despite SCOTUS, laws still protect LGBTQ people
June 4, 2018"The fact remains that LGBTQ people face alarming levels of discrimination all across the country and HRC’s efforts to advance equality are as urgent as ever."
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