civil rights
University of Pennsylvania awards Du Bois honorary doctorate
February 23, 2012Today would have been the 144th birthday of WEB Du Bois, the great scholar, civil rights and peace activist.
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New York police charged with spying, dirty tricks against Al Sharpton
February 16, 2012The spying charge dates back to protests triggered by the "not guilty" verdicts for three cops tried for the murder of Sean Bell.
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Gay marriage passes Jersey senate, becomes law in Washington state
February 15, 2012New Jersey's Senate passed a bill approving the legalization of gay marriage by a vote of 24-16
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Massive reenactment of 1965 Selma march will focus on today’s battles
February 13, 2012Unions are joining with civil rights and community partners in a massive re-enactment of the historic 1965 Alabama civil rights march.
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Civil rights and labor leaders develop strategy to repeal anti-immigrant law
February 7, 2012Alabama's anti-immigrant law, HB 56, has threatened people of color regardless of their legal status, and continues to damage the state's economy and reputation.
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