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This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"-podcast find out about this new documentary with Director Bill Guttentag.

Responding to Arizona's law cracking down on illegal immigration and the resulting threat of boycott to Arizona’s tourism industry, author Susan Klopfer argues that such acts continue as a strong and successful tradition for social justice.

Many people interested in civil rights history know the story of Rosa Parks, but how many have heard the story behind this hero? The story of Emmett Till?

Bibi Chapman, founder of RPAAUYM Inc and Grassroots Consortium Brings D.O.A to Harlem School, P.S./iS 76 Bringing Awareness to Urban Youth Violence w/Live Taping for Teen News Net

Informative month-long series educates real estate professionals and the public about this landmark civil rights legislation.

The University of California, Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley) Institute of Governmental Studies has honored Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP founding partner William Coblentz with the Distinguished Service Award for 2010.

Dog owner group calls on elected Albany representatives to uphold state laws, challenges A9400 (Paulin) as illegal, a direct violation of civil rights and misuse of public funds

Dog owner group calls on elected Albany representatives to uphold state laws, challenges A3765 (Englebright) as direct violation of civil rights and misuse of public funds

Once a year leaders from around the country who work as medical interpreters, interpreter service coordinators and trainers, clinicians, policymakers, advocates and researchers gather to promote and enhance language access in health care.

You are a classroom teacher. Black History Month has arrived and you want to present a meaningful lesson for your students. How can you talk about the murder of Emmett Till -- a significant civil rights event -- without frightening children?

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will hold a special event to honor the life and legacy of civil rights’ leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. The formal program will occur following a mock student march.

Footsteps of civil rights leaders placed in historic site during annual trumpet awards

Award-winning children’s performer; Daria, offers her “I HAVE A DREAM SONG” free for all to download to honor the life and legacy of MLK. Used widely across the country: MP3, songsheet and sheet music are offered free at www.dariamusic.com.

On February 5, 2010 author Mansel Philip McCleave will conduct a book signing at McIntyre Books in Fearrington Village, in Pittsboro, North Carolina for his book “Hunger Pains in our Heads”. The event is scheduled from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

On Monday, January 18, the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) will host its 25th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ambassadorial Reception and Awards Dinner at the Sheratonin Manhattan.

The National Baptist Convention will hold its annual conference in Nashville the week of Jan. 18 and the Interdenominational group has extended an invitation to its estimated 15,000 participants to join the march and convocation.

CORE’s annual dinner will be star-studded gala event to mark the 25th annual dinner celebrating the King national holiday

Why was John F. Kennedy assassinated? Were John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy’s assassinations connected? Watch the events as they happened in this stunning feature film made from actual footage.

NAAFA releases their official policy on healthcare which they believe is a basic human right!

Man's property sold within four days of his incarceration on a traffic charge.

Giving Insight into the Iranian Freedom Struggle Columbia Professor and Renowned Iranian Scholar Hamid Dabashi Sheds Light on Iran’s Civil Rights Movement in Weekly Broadcast Featuring Prominent Activists and Other Experts - Debuts Oct. 24th

Gem P. Daus, M.A., first Executive Director of the NCIHC, will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care.

Asheville's homeless population rallies around the issues and is uniting an entire community to create viable solutions to problems of homelessness, discrimination and poverty.

Iona College will take a closer look at a famous school and housing desegregation case that took place in Yonkers in the 1980s as part of its Constitution Day celebration, September 17.

The sight of 14-year-old Emmett Till's brutalized body, shown openly to thousands of mourners in Chicago, pushed many side liners directly into the modern civil rights movement. During August, an Iowa civil rights author blogs Who Killed Emmett Till?

Venice Beach Boardwalk Coalition (VBBC) challenges City of Los Angeles Permit/Lottery on Venice Boardwalk, California

Featuring Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. who worked with Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and presently serves as Distinguished Senior Scholar-in-Residence and Professor with Emory University, Atlanta GA

James “Jay Baby” Robinson passed away peacefully at his home in Winter Park, FL on July 27, 2009 at the age of 69. Born in Perry, FL, Jay Baby grew up in an era historically known as “race music”

The Leanworks "Obesity Cost Calculator for Employers" recently added to the website of the Center for Disease Control could lead to even further discrimination against already marginalized employees based on size.

Issues surrounding past reports raised questions by Knight Investments LLC Officials if a past bill possibly insinuated discrimination by the US Government.

Come see the latest in plus-size fashions, help support and celebrate 40 years of size acceptance efforts at the same time at the 2009 NAAFA Fashion Show!

On July 4th, NASGA reminds the public that many vulnerable or elderly people lose their independence through unlawful and abusive guardianships / conservatorships.

Knight Investments LLC, Baron of the Republic of Aquitaine, Regulatory Officials and the US Civil Rights Commission commermorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr this past April on the 41st Anniversary of Dr. King's death

Disaster Among the Heavens, a novel by Don E. Peavy, Sr., reveals how close America came to a violent revolution and destruction as a group of Blacks held America hostage until the president passed what became known as the Great Society Programs.

SWA Members in Moldova Bring Attention to their Government's Civil Rights Abuses

Cate School was honored by a visit from Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, a pastor from Memphis, Tennessee, who was with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the night King was assassinated.

Judge Andrew Napolitano Reveals Untold Scandalous Facets of U.S. Civil Rights Legacy and Current Lawlessness, and Ohio Pastor Exposes FEMA Government Plan To Manipulate Pastors and Sermons, On The 4 - 8 May 09 “Future Quake” Radio Programs

Harry Young, an 81 year old black farmer who has been protesting what he says is an illegal and unconstitutional foreclosure of his farm, has been arrested on allegations terroristic threatening.

At Kutztown University students can put up posters, as long as they get permission. Permission denied for a Swim Rally Poster.

The May 2007 Evaluation of the City of Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Contract Compliance Unit tells the story of a non-functioning unit that should have been overhauled in 2007.

On Sunday, March 1, 2009 the cause, “Opposing Mayor Rybak’s Cut of Civil Rights” was created on Facebook. The following is the response from the Mayor’s office.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, V-Media General Manager and MTN Board candidate Don Allen filed a claim of discrimination with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights against Minneapolis Television Network. (Case #09-05532-BD-1A)

Corporations promote diversity with a candy-coated message

From the places of American Civil Rights movement, to Paris and Latin America, and some surprising places in between, Travel’n On presents an eclectic mix of guests and destinations exploring Black History around the world on Tuesdays in February.

The government listens to Americans phone calls and monitors our e-mails, faxes and computer key strokes. Those who have claimed that the government was guilty of spying on Americans are labeled as kooks or dubbed by the government as non-credible.

Trumpet Awards' Gifts Committee Selects North Carolina Author's Book as Gift for Celebrity Award Ceremony

Pastor Arthur L. Mackey, Jr., in his latest book, Seven Levels of Promise for the Overcomer: The Book of Revelation is Relevant, clearly reveals to us how the Book of Revelation is extremely relevant to both, Christian and secular iving today.

“They give to the Susan Kormen Walk for the Cure which in turn grants money to Planned Parenthood. I’d have nothing to do with a group that is helping inadvertently to kill so many black children.” …Anonymous

On December 5, 2008, author Tahiera Monique Brown will participate in the Birmingham Public Library Local Authors Expo Event. She will present Annihilator of Innocence, her debut novel, and Hunger Pains in our Heads by Mansel Philip McCleave.

"Love Shines", an anthem for Equality and Justice- is given freely to the world on November 24 via MP3 download