Walter Fauntroy Oral History Interview
The Reverend Walter Fauntroy talked about his life and career. He was the first delegate to Congress from the District of Columbia. This recording is from the Avoice Virtual Library Project …
694 viewsThe Reverend Walter Fauntroy talked about his life and career. He was the first delegate to Congress from the District of Columbia. This recording is from the Avoice Virtual Library Project …
694 viewsA live simulcast of the Joe Madison’s “The Black Eagle” show was shown. Topics included the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the D.C. gun ban, sex trafficking, and truckers' reaction to …
4,100 viewsAs part of an initiative to revitalize America’s “dark ghettos,” participants spoke about investment in urban programs, prison reform, drug policy, ending U.S. military commitment to Iraq, a…
171 viewsLeaders from the black community spoke about developing a new agenda for minority rights, fostering community leadership, and tools for political action. Among the topics they addressed were…
321 viewsThe 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, rebuil…
2,996 viewsIslamic leaders and religious scholars announced a national campaign to oppose the use of violence and terrorism in promoting Muslim causes and values, as well as promote security and more s…
208 viewsRep. Conyers, House Judiciary Committee ranking member, and other civil rights advocates held a citizens' hearing on the status of civil rights and civil liberties after the September 11, 20…
371 viewsMembers paid tribute to the life and career of civil rights activist and first black U.S. representative, Shirley Chisholm. They talked about her impact on policy making, humanitarian issues…
3,690 viewsPanelists discussed efforts to end the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. They spoke about successful efforts to lobby the U.S. government to label the events in Darfur “genocide,” and …
68 viewsMembers of Congress with other guest spoke in support of an amendment to the Constitution that would prohibit states from legalizing same-sex marriage.
334 viewsParticipants from the Alliance for Marriage spoke to reporters about a proposed Constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between a man and woman. Following their remarks they a…
288 viewsCivil 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 suppor…
3,190 viewsParticipants 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 h…
987 viewsParticipants talked about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement at a ceremony to unveil and dedicate a plaque commemorating the 1963 March on Washington and…
590 viewsThe panelists talked about the socio-economic impact of a war with Iraq on African Americans. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from the audience.
119 viewsWitnesses testified about proposed changes in tax law to allow more latitude for religious and charitable organizations to lobby for various programs.
154 viewsPanel discussion hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation about election reform. Participants include Reps. Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri) and Charles Rangel (D-New York) as well a…
108 viewsAfrican-American activists gathered to deliver speeches protesting election results. They talked about the popular vote, voter disenfranchisement, and judicial indifference to their causes. …
385 viewsFollowing a press conference proposing a voters' bill of rights, participants talked about reforming ballots, voter participation, disenfranchisement during the 2000 elections, and future ra…
155 viewsDuring a simulcast of the Madison and Company radio talk show, guests and callers talked about the undecided presidential election.
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