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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.
Remembering First African-American to Serve in Congress
Modern civil rights leaders pay homage to post-Civil War era congressman who is considered the first African-American to serve in US Congress
Famed Head of NAACP Steps Down
Acclaimed civil rights activist Benjamin Jealous, head of NAACP Steps Down from influential group
Civil Rights Movement Struggles to Include Youth
Many student organizations in modern civil rights movement feel shut out from national discussion as movement struggles to include youth in action
VIDEO: Cornell West Calls Broad Civil Rights Push
How the civil rights movement can rekindle the real dream of Martin Luther King Jr. with a broad civil rights push
National Movement Preparing for March on Washington
Dozens of civil rights groups and thousands of citizens prepare to mark fifty year anniversary of Civil Rights Era and preparing for March on Washington
Ukraine Women’s Rights Group Femen Attacked
Activists from Ukraine women’s rights group Femen attacked and beaten during intimidation attempt
Honoring Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s Speech
Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream Speech” fifty years ago marking peak of Civil Right Movement and push for ballot access
Occupy Wall Street Trayvon Martin Protest Support Building
Solidarity rallies build organizational ties with Occupy Wall Street Trayvon Martin protests
Civil Rights Icon Sees Fight as Unfinished
John Lewis was beaten almost to death twice in civil rights era but is now a congressman and civil rights icon sees fight ahead