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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton spoke about unemployment and the challenges black men face. Following her remarks the Commission on Black Men and Boys led a discussion with community lea…

Participants spoke about the state of the black union at an event titled “We Count! The Black Agenda Is the American Agenda.” They focused on challenges facing the African-American community…

Participants talked about the history and legacy of the 1964 Voting Rights Act, race relations in the U.S., the impact of the legislation on voter participation and political activism, the p…

Panelists spoke about the Rainbow Coalition’s agenda and issues such as ethnic and race relations, the status of minorities in America, poverty, and the political process. Following the pane…

A rally was held to begin an eight-state mass mobilization effort to get out the vote in the black community. Hazel Edney moderated. Youth leader Michaelyn Oby performed songs. This event…

The welcoming ceremony of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 37th Annual Legislative Conference was shown. The panelists talked about the advancements of African Americans in Con…

As part of the 2006 symposium series hosted by the Black Leadership Forum, participants talked on the topic “What Would Our Ancestors Think of Us?” about how past leaders might have responde…

Mr. Walters spoke about current leadership issues within the black community.

Panelists talked about the impact of black voters and black candidates on the 2006 midterm elections, the potential impact of Democratic control of the 110th Congress on issues of concern to…

The theme of the Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference was, “Changing Course, Confronting Crises, Continuing the Legacy.” Moderated by Ed Gordon, panelists discussed the links between …

Participants talked about issues affecting the black and minority communities in the previous Supreme Court term. They talked about the nomination of Judge John Roberts to replace Justice O’…

Scholars, civil rights leaders and others talked about the history of civil rights and how past leaders in the black community would have responded to contemporary issues. They also talked a…

The first meeting of the Democratic National Committee’s Commission on Presidential Nomination Timing and Scheduling met to examine the party’s presidential nominating process. The 40-member…

Author Ronald Walters talked about his book, White Nationalism, Black Interests: Conservative Public Policy and the Black Community, published by Wayne State University Press. In the book, …

As a part of the legislative conference’s Author Pavilion, Mr. Waters discussed his book, White Nationalism, Black Interests: Conservative Public Policy and the Black Community, published as…

The panelists discussed the upcoming elections. Topics included education and job training, minority advocacy, African-American candidates for Congress, the impact of African-American voters…

Officials from various African-American advocacy groups held a news conference to talk about the Unity '04 Campaign. They described the campaign as a voter registration, voter education, and…

Panelists talked about the role of African-Americans in presidential politics. They talked about the campaigns of African-American candidates, including Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Shirley C…