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Participants highlighted the life and career of Vice President Gore and spoke about his qualifications for the presidency as well as his visions for America. Vice President Gore then accepte…

At an event hosted by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation in Washington D.C., participants talked about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the importance of the civil rights movement, rac…

Rep. Ben Cardin and former Rep. Kweisi Mfume debated for the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes. Topics included ed…

A rally was held on the National Mall before the U.S. Capitol to raise public awareness of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to put public pressure on the administration to take act…

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, rebuil…

After receiving a special citation of achievement for social activism, former Congressman Mfume addressed the Howard University graduating class of 2005. He talked about equality, black univ…

At a news conference Kweisi Mfume announced his retirement as president of the NAACP at its Baltimore headquarters. He thanked Julian Bond, NAACP chairman of the board, for his help and frie…

Democratic Party leaders spoke about party platform issues, the Bush administration record, and Senator John Kerry’s presidential campaign. Entertainment portions and short videos relating t…

Kweisi Mfume and Cicely Tyson presented Dick Gregory with a National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s lifetime achievement award. Following the award presentation, Mr. Gre…

After an introduction by his son, Kweisi Mfume addressed the NAACP convention. His topics included a criticism of conservative black organizations that are funded by white Republicans.

Participants talked to reporters about planned events to mark the 1963 March on Washington and honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They also responded to questions from the reporters…

Mr. Mfume spoke about the operations, goals, and future of the NAACP. Among the issues he addressed were Bush administration policies, the 2004 elections, and race relations. He also critici…

Mr. Mfume spoke to journalists about the importance of diversity within news rooms, reporting on issues of concern to minority communities, and hiring practices within news organizations. Fo…

Congressional leaders and others talked about strategies for the 2002 midterm elections. Among the topics they addressed were regaining control of the House of Representatives, voter turnout…

Rainbow Coalition founder Jesse Jackson addressed national convention attendees about Rainbow/PUSH Coalition’s efforts in support of civil rights. He also talked about African American issue…

Kweisi Mfume spoke about the state of civil rights in the U.S. Among the topics he addressed were Bush administration policies on law enforcement and terrorism, equal treatment and opportuni…

Panel 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…

Mr. Mfume spoke about various issues of concern to African-Americans, including President Bush’s legislative agenda, economic development, and improving urban infrastructures.

Former U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume talked about the future of the NAACP, the 2000 presidential election, and other topics. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic…

Witnesses testified about potential legislation to reform election laws to ensure uniform voting procedures and full participation. Among the issues addressed were the 2000 election in Flori…