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Vice President Harris hosts civil and reproductive rights leaders at White House to talk about abortion access

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Biden and civil rights leaders discuss voting rights, policing and Brittney Griner at White House meeting

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President Biden to meet with civil rights leaders at White House following Philadelphia speech

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Jesse Jackson released for therapy post gallbladder surgery

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation.
/ February 7, 2021
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Obama requests $263 million for body cameras and police training

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked federal agencies on Monday for concrete recommendations to ensure the U.S. isn’t building […]
/ December 1, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Civil rights leaders press NBA leaders on diversity issues

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders pressed for greater diversity in NBA front offices in a meeting with Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday amid discussions about racial issues raised by the ouster of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling…
/ June 4, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rev. Joseph Lowery's wife, Evelyn, dead from stroke-related complications

ATLANTA — Evelyn Lowery, wife of civil rights leader Dr. Joseph Lowery, died Thursday morning. Mrs. Lowery suffered a massive stroke last weekend. She was 88.
/ September 26, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

50th anniversary of March on Washington [VIDEO]

Lawmakers, activists, and civil rights leaders fired up a crowd of thousands on Washington, D.C.’s national mall Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the landmark March on Washington.
/ August 25, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

US Postal Service commemorates 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with new stamp

theGRIO REPORT – The U.S. Postal service has released a limited-edition stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Emancipation Proclamation Forever Stamp…
/ January 2, 2013