Race and Civil Rights

February 7, 2006 - In case you missed the eulogy of Rev.

February 7, 2006 - PBS television is premiering a fascinating documentary tonight about a little-known aspect of the Southern Civil Rights Movement.

January 31, 2006 - Pam Spaulding has an excellent post up reminding people that Coretta Scott King wasn't just "the wife of Martin," although she worked tirelessly to ensure his legacy was remembered -- including battling the unconstructed Southerners l

January 31, 2006 - ATLANTA - "Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died. She was 78."

January 27, 2006 - Earlier this month, right-wing pundit John Leo -- columnist for U.S News and World Report, syndicated to newspapers nation-wide -- wrote a piece that would be forgettable if it didn't echo a growing sentiment on the right about Hurricane Katrina and issues of race in America.

January 26, 2006 - Posted by R. Neal The Alabama State Legislature is debating (!), again (!), whether they should have a referendum to remove segregationist provisions from the State Constitution:

January 20, 2006 - Posted by R. Neal Incoming Virginia Governor fires director of the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise: