civil rights
Book review: “Paul Robeson for Beginners”
October 14, 2014A wonderful book that reveals and celebrates the life of an exceptional man who left a majestic and lasting legacy to the world.
Read moreCourt’s order effectively makes gay marriage legal now in 30 states
October 7, 2014The Supreme Court unexpectedly and tersely turned away appeals from five states seeking to prohibit gay and lesbian unions
Read moreConnecticut activists mark Freedom Summer anniversary
October 3, 2014The powerful presentation and discussion involved sharing of Mississippi experiences, and throughout the leitmotif repeated: "Organize! Organize! Organize!"
Read moreFerguson making changes in wake of killing of Michael Brown
September 9, 2014The Ferguson City Council announced Monday that it will set up a civilian review board to oversee the Police Department.
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers invite LGBT group to march
September 3, 2014Organizers of the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade say they're ending a ban and allowing a gay group to march under its own banner for the first time.
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