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Ernesto Chacon to Be Honored for Role in Fighting for Civil Rights for Milwaukee’s Latino

October 15, 2022

By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Ernesto Chacon, PrincessSafiya Byers, Roberto Hernández Center, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Tells Authentic Stories from the Movement

August 4, 2018

By Freddie Allen (Editor-in-Chief, NNPA Newswire) In the early morning hours of January 10, 1966, civil rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr. was jolted from his sleep, as members of the Ku Klux … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Freddie Allen, Ku Klux Klan, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Oseola McCarty, Pamela Junior, Vernon Dahmer Sr.

The Road Map to Civil Rights : The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 14, 2017

By Dylan Deprey No matter the skin color, the geographic location or the religion, there are four words every American has heard and believed in: “I have a dream.” The speech was and is a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dylan Deprey, Montgomery Bus Boycott

Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Right Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016

October 1, 2016

On July 14, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016.   Now that the US Senate has acted, it is up to the House of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Emmett Till, Unsolved Crimes

Senate Democrats Unveil New Proposal To Fully Fund Department Of Justice Programs on Discrimination, Hate Crimes and Civil Rights

June 18, 2016

New Baldwin-Mikulski-Hirono Amendment Would Boost Funding For Department Of Justice Civil Rights Division And Community Relations Service And Expand Programs Aimed At Preventing, Investigating, and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Discrimination, Hate Crime, Legislation, Senate Democrats, Tammy Baldwin

Persistent Disparities Found Through Comprehensive Civil Rights Survey Underscore Need for Continued Focus on Equity, King Says

June 11, 2016

Gaps Exist in Discipline, Rigorous Courses – All Seen in Data Available Online for Download for First Time  The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today unveiled new data … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Advanced Courses, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Data Collection, Educational Equity, Student Discipline, Teacher Equity

Panel Discussion with Civil Rights Veterans

April 11, 2014

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Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Panel Discussions

Public Education is a Civil Right March & Rally

September 14, 2013

On Saturday, September 21, students, parents, educators and friends of public schools from around Milwaukee and across Wisconsin will assemble at Milwaukee High School of the Arts at 10:30 a.m., then … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Marches, Public Education, Rally

Civil Rights Division now accepting tips from Milwaukee citizens about MPD

October 19, 2012

Residents who believe Milwaukee Police officers have violated their rights have an outlet for their concerns starting this week, with the announcement by U.S. Attorney James Santelle that the Civil … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Derek Williams, Milwaukee Police Department, Pattern And Practice

FBI launches investigation into Williams’ death

October 13, 2012

Compiled by Courier Staff It has been a busy couple of weeks for Milwaukee’s police department, the office of the medical examiner and the Mayor, beginning with the release of a video showing … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Civil Rights, Common Council, Compiled By Courier Staff, Derek Williams, Edward A Flynn, FBI Investigation, James Santelle, Medical Examiner, Milwaukee Police Department, Ta Nijah Williams, Tom Barrett

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