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Debra Lee to Be Honored at NAACP LDF Awards Dinner

Debra L. Lee will be given the National Equal Justice award.
11/06/2014
What to Know About Fisher v. University of Texas

Appeals Court Upholds University of Texas's Affirmative Action Policy

Court rules that race can be used as a factor in admissions.
07/16/2014

Civil Rights Leaders Take Administration's Pulse on Key Issues

Obama, civil rights leaders discuss economic, social issues.
02/19/2014

Senate Panel Approves Nomination of Debo Adegbile to Justice Dept. Post

The Senate Committee voted 10-8 to approve Adegbile.
02/07/2014

Obama Taps Debo Adegbile to Lead DOJ Civil Rights Division

Leaders say he is "supremely qualified" for the position.
11/15/2013

Civil Rights Groups Form United Front on Voting Rights Battleground

Leaders to use March on Washington to mobilize voters.
07/30/2013
A Sad Day for Voting Rights

What's Next for the Voting Rights Act?

Black leaders discuss the future of the Voting Rights Act.
06/25/2013
Congress Approval Rating  - In a new Washington Post/ABC News poll, 30 percent of respondents said they would vote to reelect their legislator; 63 percent said they would look around for someone else, marking a new record.

Black Leaders React to Supreme Blow to Voting Rights Act

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Are Your Voting Rights in Peril?

Supreme Court Sends Affirmative Action Case Back to Lower Court

Appeals court to re-evaluate Fisher v. University of Texas.
06/24/2013