Report on Minority Voters
The panelists discuss the findings of a new report, “Protecting Minority Voters,” and how these findings will affect the civil rights community. They also talked about their experiences at t…
88 viewsThe panelists discuss the findings of a new report, “Protecting Minority Voters,” and how these findings will affect the civil rights community. They also talked about their experiences at t…
88 viewsBill Lann Lee talked about the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. After holding ten hearings last year, the National Commissio…
82 viewsThe National Commission on the Voting Rights Act convened its first hearing as part of a nationwide series to examine the impending reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act. The privately or…
144 viewsNumerous Book interviews during CPAC 2005
267 viewsIn the first part of the opening session of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, Democratic lawmakers and convention officials conducted convention business such as credentialing de…
462 viewsThe Democratic National Committee held its third hearing on their party’s 2004 national platform at the Indian School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The previous hearing had been cancelled due to …
216 viewsThe Democratic Platform Drafting Committee held a hearing at Louisiana State University. Witnesses testified regarding national security, foreign policy, and related issues.
375 viewsWitnesses testified regarding homeland security, first responders, and related issues. There is a brief interruption in this program.
319 viewsMr. Pickering and Mr. Lee spoke about U.S. policy in the Middle East and American attitudes toward Arab Americans. Mr. Pickering concentrated on the Middle East Peace process and relations w…
48 viewsThe Anti-Defamation League hosted a conference on free speech and the internet. Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Bill Lann Lee delivered the keynote address, focusing his r…
66 viewsAt a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial to Japanese-Americans, participants talked about the contribution that Japanese-Americans had made and about their internment during World War II.
80 viewsParticipants talked about the legal and social issues surrounding hate crimes. They highlighted crimes motivated by race, religion and sexual orientation.
131 viewsCongressional Black Caucus members met to address the issue of police brutality. They heard testimonial accounts of brutality from a number of persons, and concluded with recommendations for…
528 viewsActing Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Bill Lann Lee, spoke with reporters about Hate Crime Legislation.
51 viewsAsian-American professionals spoke about their success and the personal influences and values which helped them succeed. After their remarks, they answered questions from the audience.
374 viewsThe House Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on the oversight of the Justice Department Civil Right Division. Subcommittee members heard testimony regarding the civil rights division of t…
119 viewsAttorney General Janet Reno announced that she is setting up a task force to focus on modern-day slavery in the U.S. She cited recent cases of undocumented workers from Mexico as well as mig…
44 viewsPanelists discussed the present and future direction of the civil rights movement. They discussed tactics of civil rights advocates of the past and how the arguments and issues have changed …
117 viewsThis event marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the tenth anniversary of its amendment to cover persons with disabilities or children. Secretary Cuomo stated that wh…
856 viewsLegal scholars and others gathered to celebrate the constitutional legacy of Justice William Brennan. Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Bill Lann Lee said that Brennan stres…
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