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On This Day In Black History
This isn’t Black History Month, but today is an important day. It is the day that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and several other notable…
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Actress Alfre Woodard On The Importance Of Voting
Award winning actress Alfre Woodard learned about the political process at an early age. She talks about what’s at stake in this year’s election and the…
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BREAKING: Pa. Supreme Court Returns Controversial Voter ID Law To Lower...
As the showdown between President Barack Obama and Republican hopeful Mitt Romney takes shape before the November elections, the courts of battleground state Pennsylvania are…
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African Americans Protested For Voting Rights In Pennsylvania On This Day In...
Although the fight for voting rights was a staple of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1950s and through the 1960s, protests over the…
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Another ‘NO’ On Civil Rights For Virginia Felons
Somebody needs to go back to law school in the state of Virginia when it comes to the issue of restoring voting rights for ex-felons.…
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Rev. Al Sharpton: ‘If You Never Stood Up, It’s Time to Stand Up Now”
Reverend Al Sharpton joins the Tom Joyner Morning Show to talk about the Voting Rights Act and how the Supreme Court’s change to the act…
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‘Turn Our Outrage Into Action’- JUDITH BROWNE DIANIS
Roland Martin talks with Judith Browne Dianis, the co-director of the Advancement Project, about the Supreme Court‘s decision to strike down section four of the…
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Don’t Fall For the ‘Banana in the Tailpipe’
One of the funniest and most memorable scenes in Eddie Murphy’s hit movie “Beverly Hills Cop” was the banana in the tailpipe scene. In fact,…
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Holder Addresses Voting Rights At National Urban League Conference
On Thursday, Attorney General Eric Holder (pictured) referenced the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965…
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Roland Martin, Judith Browne Dianis Discuss Voting Rights for Convicted Felons
02/12/14- Roland Martin talks with Judith Browne Dianis, Co-Director Advancement Project, about Attorney General Eric Holder’s push for convicted felons to have voting rights.
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Defending The Voting Rights Act: Let’s Make History…Again
Since the dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, the right to vote has seen an increased amount of attacks with one goal in mind –…
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Challenging The Culture of Racism; What You Need To Know and Do Now [The...
Usually on The Lookout I share my views on at least five stories concerning Black folks in the media but this week, all anybody…
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N.C. NAACP, Civil Rights Group Focus on Pre-Clearance for Voting Rights Fight
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 this week, a new fight for voting rights…
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Sen. Rand Paul Wants the Republican Party to Compete for African-American Vote
07/23/14- Roland Martin talks with Senator Rand Paul on voter suppression and his recent efforts to engage with the African-American community. He told Martin, “I…
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With Voting Rights, We Must Have A Seat At The Table
There’s a saying, “The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” The National Action Network recently wrapped up…
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When Black People Dare To Behave Like Citizens All Hell Breaks Loose
It’s always interesting to see what minor infractions select police officers decide to enforce and to what extent. While I can admittedly attest to the…
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Black Leader Slams GOP Refusal To Restore Voting Rights Act
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued a stern rebuke to members of the Republican Party Wednesday after a top leader said…
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At MLK Event Rangel Warns That Selma March Opponents Have Converted To GOP...
On Sunday the Apollo Theater in Harlem and WNYC partnered for a second year to present WNYC’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration with “Hear Our…
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Do We Need A Voting Rights Amendment To The U.S. Constitution?
During the past general election, civil rights organizations across the nation fought valiantly to make certain the right to vote was not obstructed. Advancement Project,…
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Rep. Sewell Wants Selma’s “Foot Soldiers” To Receive The Congressional Gold...
Congresswoman Terri Sewell wants the Civil Rights marchers of Selma to be recognized by Congress for the work and sacrifices they made in the fight for…
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