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April 11, 2014

Bill Russell: Only one question should be asked of gay athletes, 'Can he play'?

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell said Wednesday that gay athletes' current fight for equality and…
April 10, 2014

President Obama marks 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act: 'I have lived out the promise of LBJ's efforts'

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Reflecting on the unique power of the office he holds, President Barack Obama on Thursday honored…
April 10, 2014

President Obama to give keynote at Civil Rights Summit

VIDEO - President Obama and the First Lady head to Austin Thursday for the Civil Rights Summit at the Lyndon…
April 9, 2014

Civil rights summit marks 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

VIDEO - The civil rights summit marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination…
April 8, 2014

Why LBJ's legacy deserves some reconsideration

OPINION - With four of five living presidents poised to attend the Civil Rights Summit at the Lyndon B. Johnson…
April 7, 2014

President Obama to headline civil rights summit in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The LBJ Presidential Library at the University of Texas is hosting a three-day Civil Rights Summit…