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. Civil Rights History
Historical events, political acts and policy decisions provide the context for the contemporary civil rights debate.
Delegate Norton Proposes Naming Major D.C. Post Office for Civil Rights Icon Dorothy HeightSeptember 13, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty  Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, D. D.C., plans to introduce a bill in the House of Representatives this week that would name the U.S. post office at 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE, next to Union Station, in honor of civil rights icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height, who passed away in April. Remembering the Legacy of Activist and Scholar Dr. Ronald WaltersSeptember 13, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty Professor Ronald W. Walters, a life-long civil rights advocate, renowned scholar, and political adviser, died of cancer on Friday. He was 72. Remembering Civil Rights Icon Jefferson ThomasSeptember 8, 2010 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Jefferson A. Thomas, a civil rights icon who helped open the way for school desegregation, died Sunday, September 5, of pancreatic cancer. Faith Leaders Celebrate MLK's Legacy and Make Renewed Call to Action for Civil and Human RightsAugust 26, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty On Saturday, August 28, faith leaders and civil and human rights advocates will gather at Shiloh Baptist Church to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and commit themselves to renewed activism for social justice. Mexican-American Leader Mario Obledo Dies at 78August 20, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty Mario Obledo, co-founder of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) and president of the National Coalition of Hispanic Organizations, has died. He was 78 years old. Remembering the Legacy of Civil Rights Legend William L. TaylorJune 29, 2010 - Posted by Avril Lighty
Taylor was known for his tireless efforts to create a public education system that truly meets the needs of the nation's marginalized children. He successfully litigated a number of major public school desegregation cases in the wake of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Documentary Explores Life of Legendary Civil Rights Lawyer William KunstlerJune 18, 2010 - Posted by Ron Bigler The PBS series "POV" will air "William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe" next week, a film that reviews Kunstler's life and work from the perspective of his daughters, Emily and Sarah. Phyllis McClure 1938 – 2010May 20, 2010 - Posted by Ron Bigler Phyllis McClure, a dedicated civil rights activist and staunch advocate for fulfilling the promise of Brown v. Board of Education, died on May 17 at her home in Washington. She was 72. The following remembrance is from Ted Shaw, former president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, where McClure worked for many years. Civil Rights Icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height Laid to Rest TodayApril 29, 2010 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Funeral services for civil rights icon and Leadership Conference Chair Dr. Dorothy I. Height begin today at 10am. The Celebration of Life Services for Dr. Height will be held at the National Cathedral in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the eulogy. The services are open to the public and can be viewed online at C-SPAN. |
Civil Rights 101Civil Rights 101 addresses the history of many civil rights issues that we face today. Voices of Civil RightsThe exhibition Voices of Civil Rights documents events during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. This exhibition draws from the thousands of personal stories, oral histories, and photographs collected by the "Voices of Civil Rights" project, a collaborative effort of AARP, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Library of Congress, and marks the arrival of these materials in the Library's collection ResourcesCivil Rights Book ClubEach month, we will feature five books representing the diversity of the contemporary social justice landscape. |
William L. Taylor, legendary civil rights attorney and education advocate, died on June 28 of complications resulting from a recent fall. 
