racism
New report cites “explosion” of radical right groups
March 12, 2010Last year saw an "explosion" of extremist groups and activism across the U.S., the Southern Poverty Law Center says in a new report, "Rage on the Right: The Year in Hate and Extremism."
Read moreCop pleads guilty to massive murder cover-up during Katrina
March 8, 2010A New Orleans police lieutenant pleads guilty to spearheading a massive cover-up of murder and violence committed by police in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Read moreImmigrants, allies prepare massive push for reform
March 8, 2010A broad coalition which includes the AFL-CIO, Change to Win and dozens of immigrants' rights and civil rights groups is mobilizing for a mass march on Washington D.C. on March 21.
Read moreNew Haven Firebirds struggle for everyone
March 8, 2010The need for affirmative action to achieve fairness and equality for everyone, and to address the economic crisis, won support last weekend at Conneticut African American History Month events.
Read moreUC students protest racist incidents
March 3, 2010Students are demanding stronger action following a series of racist incidents, including parties with racist themes and a noose hanging in the campus library.
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