The most popular programs for the Rally - Minorities & Equal Opportunity type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=46 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 04:29:48 GMT Rally - Minorities & Equal Opportunity Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of life, ending with a 2-1/2 hour speech by march organizer Minister Farrakhan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67630-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Activists held a rally in support of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states. Speakers focused on various issues including repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, ending the "don't ask, don't tell" military excluding homosexuals, passage of workforce non-discrimination and hate crime laws, as well as calling on the Obama administration to live up to its campaign promises. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289403-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and more than 20 other organizations held a rally to oppose proposals by House Republicans to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298900-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The National Action Network held a "Reclaim the Dream" rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, and radio and TV host Ed Schultz. Speakers emphasized civil rights issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295233-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Supporters of same-sex marriage held a rally outside the Supreme Court, on the first day it considered two cases on the rights of same-sex couples to marry. The rally was organized by United for Marriage, a coalition group that includes Family Equality Council, GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign. Several participants were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311756-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The Redeem the Dream March on Washington Against Police Brutality was held on the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Participants addressed a variety of topics including racial profiling, recent brutality cases in several cities, and the state of race relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158906-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158906-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3447-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants held a rally on the National Mall to call for reparations for slavery in the U.S. Speakers talked about the state of racism in the U.S., and the need to redress wrongs of the past. Between some of the speeches various groups and performers entertained the crowd. In some cases participants were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172087-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The Millions More Movement commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall with speeches and performances highlighting the theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community. Participants focused on internal methods and programs for self-repair and renewal, as well as the responsibility of the government in fostering a climate of growth for minority movements. The afternoon portion included a keynote address by Minister Farrakhan, a tribute to Dorothy Height, speeches on youth and elder perspectives, and remarks on cultural development. Part of the program also highlighted the plight of victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and victims of racism. The afternoon portion begins with remarks on by a second group of victims' families and continues through Reverend Farrakhan's speech. The first group of victim's families spoke on the morning section, but their remarks were abruptly interrupted by audio difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189319-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189319-2 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Opponents of same-sex marriage gathered on the National Mall to show their support for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Organizer Brian Brown said that the march reflected "the unity and diversity of the pro-marriage movement." Religious figures, conservative advocacy groups and a variety of other organizations joined the rally on the first day of two oral arguments before the Supreme Court on same-sex marriage cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311757-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Thousands gathered on the national mall to renew their commitment to family solidarity and to advocate a number of causes. In a lengthy speech Mr. Farrakhan spoke about a variety of issues including the general election, recent violence in the Middle East, abortion, class divisions, and morality. The rally also included a marriage ceremony for several participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159790-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Politicians, celebrities and activists participated in an afternoon rally of the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. The event, which occurred on the mall near the Washington Memorial in Washington, DC, was planned to show support for legislation granting equal rights for homosexuals in American society, including anti-discrimination regulations based on sexual orientation and an end to the ban on homosexuals in the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/40062-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The Millions More Movement commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March on the National Mall with speeches and performances highlighting the theme of reparation, repair, rebuilding, reconstruction and renewal of the black community. Participants focused on internal methods and programs for self-repair and renewal, as well as the responsibility of the government in fostering a climate of growth for minority movements. The morning portion of the program included speeches on the goals of the movement, identification of areas of development in the black community, and the presentation of a covenant pledge of action. Part of the program also highlighted the plight of victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and victims of racism. Coverage of this portion ends abruptly following a point in the program in which audio was lost due to technical difficulties. Parts of remarks by victims' families were lost as a result of the difficulties. Following audio difficulties these remarks continued, and were included on the afternoon recording. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189319-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Atheists and humanists gathered on the National Mall to rally for the rights and opinions of non-religious Americans. The organizers titled the event "The Godless Americans March on Washington." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173662-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Leaders from the Black community spoke at a rally to highlight problems of racism, inequality, civil rights, and the recent treatment of black and white students by the justice system in the case of the Jenna Six. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202363-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Politicians, celebrities, and others spoke in support of women's rights around the world, including family planning, education, and human rights. They also supported the preservation of abortion rights in the United States. Bands, including Betty, Indigo Girls, and Moby, entertained the crowd. Some speakers were not identified onscreen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181451-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the problems facing African-American men and how these relate to the plight of the entire African-American community. This event was organized as a preview conference to the Million Man March scheduled for Monday. This program ends just before Khalid Muhammed speech. See I.D. 67721 for Muhammed speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67637-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the legacy of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. at a rally to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington in which Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177883-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Men from around the United States and others gathered to pray for themselves, their families and the nation. They heard remarks on religious themes, including God, sinfulness, men's failures in their families and division among Christians. They also heard from the founder Bill McCartney and concluded by proclaiming a promise of their behavior as they return home. Promise Keepers plan to gather in each state capital on January 1, 2000. This program has slight technical difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92262-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants gathered to promote equality and equal rights for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. Among the issues addressed were same sex unions, hate crimes, and civic participation. At various points in the rally entertainment was provided. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156814-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights activists spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the 30th Anniversary March on Washington entitled, "Jobs, Justice and Peace." The march, whose participants supported a range of causes including organized labor and abortion rights, commemorated the 30th anniversary of the original civil rights march on Washington, DC, led by the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49552-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Moore and his supporters gathered outside the Alabama State Capitol for a rally against a Federal District Court order. They spoke about upholding Biblical truths and maintaining religious freedom in the U.S. A Federal District judge has ordered Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to remove a monument of the Ten Commandments from the Rotunda of the State Supreme Court Building. He has until August 20 to comply with the order. Audio levels vary throughout the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177835-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Activists representing various groups met on the Ellipse in Washington, DC to voice their support for a Palestinian state, criticize the Bush administration for its support of Prime Minister Sharon's government in Israel, advocate a stop to racial profiling, and protest the treatment of Muslims at home and abroad. The event was coordinated by the organization Act Now to Stop War and End Racism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169675-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169675-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Women's groups' representatives, administration officials and others celebrated the 75th anniversary of women's suffrage. In 1920, the 19th Amendment mandated that people could not be prohibited from voting because of gender. The post office is also issuing a commemorative stamp honoring Alice Paul, the founder of the National Woman's Party, and a general women's suffrage stamp. Several historical re-enactors were also present. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66864-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants called for a peaceful response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and urged Americans to be tolerant of different ethnicities and religions as the U.S. prepared to fight international terrorism. Several speakers were not identified during the course of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166387-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT At a rally supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, members of Congress and representatives of organizations spoke in favor of proposed legislation for an amendment protecting women's civil rights. Rep. Don Edwards was misidentified on screen as Rep. Mickey Edwards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3227-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Politicians, church leaders, labor officials, and members of the Latino community spoke to a crowd gathered at a rally on the National Mall to protest the passage of HR. 4437 in the House of Representatives. The event was organized as part of a planned day of nation-wide protest rallies on immigration law reform. Many of the remarks were made in Spanish with no translation into English. Participants listed above may not have been identified on-screen during the live airing and others may have appeared that were not identified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191991-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT African-American activists gathered to deliver speeches protesting election results. They talked about the popular vote, voter disenfranchisement, and judicial indifference to their causes. Following the speeches the group marched to the steps of the Supreme Court building. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162047-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants focused on the brutality some police officers use towards minority groups. They stressed that the Justice Department needs to provide protections for minority citizens against police brutality to enable minorities to rise above crime and welfare situations. Various family members of people killed by police paid tribute to their relatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122278-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7051-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT A national march and rally was held to voice concerns about immigration, affirmative action, education, the minimum wage, and Latino issues. Participants met earlier at Malcolm X Park and marched to the Ellipse prior to this rally. Some speeches were in Spanish and were translated after each one. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75876-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The National Organization for Women held its annual rally and vigil outside the Supreme Court building commemorating the 39th anniversary of [Roe v. Wade]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303856-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186749-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT After a musical performance by Mr. Secada, George P. Bush introduced his uncle. Governor Bush emphasized his connection with the Hispanic community, and brought out his new friends, Senator McCain and his wife Cindy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/158605-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Activists called on Congress to introduce legislation apologizing for its role in promoting and sustaining slavery, allowing payment of reparations, and establish a national holiday marking final notification of emancipation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157769-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157769-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT The rally occurred at the Lincoln Memorial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9890-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT On the ninth anniversary of National Coming Out Day, gay and lesbian rights activists gathered at a Get Out the Vote rally for the 1996 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75859-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75859-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Farmers and others gathered outside the Agriculture Department to protest on-going discrimination against minority farmers within the agriculture industry. At issue were loan grants, the treatment of small farmers, and the size of the bureaucracy at the Agriculture Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172196-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about inequality between men's and women's pay and voiced their support for the paycheck fairness act being considered by Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169633-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT A women's rights rally was held at The Presidio in San Francisco. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71222-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Operation Rescue held a rally to protest legalized abortion. Members of the organization and others talked about the Christian message criticizing abortion. There were also prayers and musical performances. The 35-minute video shown during the rally was too dim to be visible, but its audio can be heard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9968-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3507-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Pro-family activists spoke on the theme "America's moral future." Among the topics they addressed were religious freedoms and bigotry, family tax relief, and abortion issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159510-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11005-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Native Americans and others met on Capitol Hill to protest Republican budget proposals that would reduce federal funds for Native Americans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67115-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT African-American leaders spoke at a rally in the Cook Convention Center to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 30th anniversary of his assassination. Rev. Jackson spoke about the King legacy for economic and social justice in addition to civil rights. Several other civil rights leaders reflected on their memories of Dr. King. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103348-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT At a rally sponsored by the National Organization of Women and 425 other organization, speakers discussed various women's issues, focusing on violence against women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/64453-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barbour and Senator Hutchinson addressed a get-out-the-vote rally for Republican women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73218-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4142-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT Amidst protestors outside Republican platform committee meetings, activists spoke about their opposition to the Republican platform for various reasons, including minority and homosexual rights and abortion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74206-1 Mon, 16 Oct 1995 00:00:00 GMT