civil rights history
June 27, 2014 -
In June 1964, volunteers from across the U.S. descended on Mississippi to help tear down barriers keeping African Americans from the ballot box. Their work led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act, but today that law is under attack -- and the effort to restore it is getting little support so far from Mississippi's elected leaders.
June 27, 2013 -
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down key sections of the Voting Rights Act paves the way for conservatives to pass a host of voting and election changes. But pushing too hard could backfire in the long run.
August 28, 2008 -
Today marks the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, spoken at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Dr. King gave his landmark speech during the March on Washington for jobs, justice and civil rights before a crowd of more than 250,000 people.
April 4, 2008 -
Today marks the 40th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination.
June 22, 2007 -
Over at DailyKos, MeteorBlades -- one of my favorite bloggers -- offers an insightful account of the murders of civil rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner,
June 7, 2007 -
The city of Little Rock, Arkansas is busy preparing for the 50th anniversary of a turning point in the civil rights struggle: the fall of 1957, when nine black students faced down a mob to integrate Little Rock Central High Scho
June 7, 2007 -
The city of Little Rock, Arkansas is busy preparing for the 50th anniversary of a turning point in the civil rights struggle: the fall of 1957, when nine black students faced down a mob to integrate Little Rock Central High Scho
