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Civil Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you can find the latest news on civil rights as they pertain to democratic rights. Protecting individual freedom from infringement by governments is key to democratic progress. Across the world, these basic rights are too often in doubt. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Civil Rights Era in the United States.
Measuring Progress on Civil Rights Act’s 51st Anniversary
51 years later, the 1964 Civil Rights Act is reevaluated in minority communities across country
Photos: Baltimore’s Freddie Gray March Gets Tense
Freddie was already crippled before being dragged to the van. BPD union president said Freddie was resisting arrest and refusing to walk when in fact, the cops already severed Freddie’s spine by that point.
Central Park 5 Commemoration: Restitution from Wilding
It was party time yesterday at the 112 Park bar and lounge in Harlem for a commemoration for the anniversary of the Central Park 5
Original Photos from Support Ramsey Orta Rally
Yesterday at 110th Street and Fredrick Douglas Blvd in Harlem a small crowd of approximately 30 people gathered at 3pm for a rally to show support for Ramsey Orta who has recently been released from Riker’s Island on Bail
Analysis of Ferguson Vote Outcome Mostly Positive
Most African-American lawmakers in town’s 120 year old history only part of Ferguson vote outcome
Over 200 at NYC Protest to End Broken Windows
At least 200 activists and marchers took to the NYC streets this Good Friday chanting before a rally took place in front of Police Plaza and City Hall
High Hopes For Ferguson Democracy Restoration
Residents intent on revolutionary spike in voter turnout to save Ferguson democracy after calamity
The People’s Resurrection! Easter Sunday NYC
We plead with all institutions, groups, and people of conscience to join us, for the Easter Sunday NYC afternoon National Day of mass direct action against racist state violence
Photos: The D.A. Versus Ramsey Orta in Court
Timed moved slowly this morning at the Richmond County Supreme Court when activists, family and supporters waited in the second floor courtroom for the Ramsey Orta proceeding that was scheduled for 9am