Slideshow: 12 key civil rights moments of the decade

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The first decade of the new century has been marked by incredible triumphs, ongoing challenges, and a number of historic moments. Here, we review some (though certainly not all) of the most significant civil rights moments in the last 10 years. These events make clear that while we have made great progress, there is still significant work to be done to overcome contemporary forms of discrimination and to achieve equality.

We encourage you to leave your thoughts and comments on other significant moments of the last decade.