The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement. 
This Guide gives you easy access to the historical events, political acts and policy decisions that provide the context for the contemporary civil rights debate.
Part One:
Part Two:
- Law and Policy
- Supreme Court and Civil Rights
- School Desegregation
- Housing
- Employment Discrimination
- Affirmative Action
- Voting
- Criminal Justice
Part Three:
- Civil Rights Expanded
- Women
- People with Disabilities
- Gays and Lesbians
- Native Americans
- Age
- Religion
- Civil liberties
- Labor movement
- Asians
- Latinos
