Civil Rights – Page 366

Cinday Sheehan Speaks at San Fran Rally for Impeachment

Staff January 24, 2008 0 Comments

Grassroots Push for Impeachment Continues by Ben Terrall / January 22nd, 2008 Though it seems to have made little impression…

The Bush Years: A National Near-Death Experience

Staff January 24, 2008 3 Comments

We’re getting closer to the light — the one at the end of the George Bush tunnel. by Patt Morrison…

Writing the Obituary for “Bradley Effect” is Premature and Foolhardy

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Voters claim they only look at competence and experience in a candidate, but race still plays a roll By Earl…

Cheney Impeachment Gains Traction in House Judiciary Committee

Staff January 22, 2008 2 Comments

By Marjorie Cohn Nine out of 23 Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee favor starting impeachment hearings against Vice-President…

In His Own Words — Martin Luther King Jr.

Staff January 21, 2008 0 Comments

by Moira

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a nation to change largely through his riveting speeches. Considered one of the greatest orators in United States history, his thoughts on racial equality have been repeated by many speakers throughout the years since his assassination. His skill with words powered King’s nonviolent battle for integration and equal rights. Here are 10 quotations from the eminently quotable activist.

1. He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. — “Stride Toward Freedom,” 1958.

New Orleans: Malik Speaks, Part 2

Michael Steinberg January 21, 2008 0 Comments

This is the second part of Malik Rahim’s talk on Saturday, January 12, at the Unitarian Church in New Orleans:…

The Battle To Save New Orleans Public Housing

Michael Steinberg January 21, 2008 0 Comments

How a Determined Coalition Beat Back Demolition Plans At a press conference last December 18, 3007, at New Orleans’ City…

In case you missed them … recent stories of note

Frank Gormlie January 18, 2008 1 Comment

In case you missed them, I’ve re-hatched a number of local, regional, national and international news stories of note. Here…

“I Have a Dream”

Staff January 17, 2008 4 Comments

Text of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Speech from Aug. 28, 1963

(transcribed directly from the video)

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves, who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacle of segregation and the chains of discrimination.