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March on Washington: ‘Let Freedom Ring’ Bell to commemorate 50th Anniversary

Harley Wright - July 18, 2013

The King Center and the 50th Anniversary Coalition are calling on people and organizations across America to help culminate the 50th anniversary of...

National News

Civil Rights Groups Celebrate Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

rtmadminmc - June 25, 2013

In a 7-1 decision that was labeled by many a punt or a sidestep, the Supreme Court on Monday, June 24 sent the case Fisher v. University..

Roots (Community)

Area H.S. Students Depart June 16 for 2-Week Trip to Historic Sites of Civil Rights Movement

rtmphayes - June 12, 2013

Michigan Coalition for Human Rights Sponsors Educational “Freedom Tour” of Deep South Detroit, Mich., June 11, 2013 --...

News Briefs

Detroiter, longtime civil rights lawyer, is now mayor of Jackson, Mississippi

rtmphayes - June 5, 2013

Detroit’s own Chokwe Lumumba, a man who led protests in the early days of the Civil Rights...

News Briefs

Detroit's NAACP names Nancy Pelosi as key note speaker for Fight for Freedom dinner

rtmadminmc - April 8, 2013

Detroit's NAACP has officially announced that U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi will serve as key note speaker at the 58th annual Fight...

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45 years later, we know MLK's legacy. What will be yours?

rtmadminmc - April 4, 2013

Commentary Apr. 4 marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we recall one...

News Briefs

How black workers won their rights in their rights on the line and in their own union

rtmadminmc - March 1, 2013

During last December's right-to-work showdown in Michigan, a vocal African-American presence stood out among those opposing the ultimately successful Republican effort...

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Rosa Parks' young relative snaps adorable photo with President Obama

rtmadminmc - February 28, 2013

As black history month comes to a close, 2013's collective homage can be sealed with a shining moment for a pioneer in civil...

National News

Kids pose as famous black figures

rtmadminmc - February 27, 2013

Photographer Eunique Jones’ photo series, ‘Because of them, we can…” , has made a splash on the Internet as a unique and creative...

News Briefs

Report: White supremacist had Jewish and black leaders on 'Hit list'

rtmadminmc - February 27, 2013

The FBI has issued a warning for Detroit-area Jewish and civil rights leaders after uncovering a possible "hit list" written by an alleged...

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