U.S.
Boston’s MLK march unites movements for economic and racial justice
January 20, 2016"As we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the fight for economic and racial justice continues."
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VIDEO: Is America’s love of guns stopping common sense gun regulation?
January 20, 2016Obama stated: "We are the only advanced country on Earth that sees this kind of mass [gun] violence erupt with this kind of frequency."
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This week in history: Robert Clifton Weaver, first Black U.S. Cabinet member
January 19, 2016Weaver noted there was a great difference between the income of most African Americans and the cost of living.
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Conn. labor and civil rights groups join together at M. L. King event
January 19, 2016Participants came not only to celebrate the life of Dr. King, but also to commit to building a more just and inclusive society.
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Calling out the hypocrisy of the U.S. Cuban blockade
January 14, 2016Ending restrictions on U.S. tourist travel, expanding U.S. exports to Cuba - both are topics that are unlikely to survive the rigors of Republican-dominated Congress.
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