On June 26, 2015, President Obama delivered the eulogy at the funeral of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney at the College of Charleston’s campus. Here is the text of the speech. Giving all praise and honor to God. The Bible calls us to hope, to persevere … Read More(2015) President Barack Obama’s Eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney
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Act of August 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, 7 U.S.C. 322 et seq. Chap. 841.–AN ACT To apply a portion of the proceeds of the public lands to the more complete endowment and support of the colleges for the benefit of agriculture and … Read More(1890) Second Morrill Act
Franklin D. Roosevelt May 27, 1943 In order to establish a new Committee on Fair Employment Practice, to promote the fullest utilization of all available manpower, and to eliminate discriminatory employment practices, Executive Order No. 8802 of June 25, 1941, as amended by Executive Order … Read More(1943) Executive Order 9346
District of Columbia Emancipation Act April 16, 1862 CHAP. LIV. — An Act for the Release of certain Persons held to Service or Labor in the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America … Read More(1862) The District of Columbia Emancipation Act
Preserving Martin Luther King County’s African American History Thanks to a generous grant from 4Culture, the BlackPast.org staff has created a special section on the history of the black residents of Martin Luther King County, Washington. Included below are brief profiles of the individuals, organizations, … Read MorePreserving Martin Luther King County’s African American History
Kweisi Mfume, born Frizzel Gray in Baltimore, Maryland, represented that city in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1986 to 1996 and rose to become Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. On February 15, 1996, he stepped down to become President of the National Association … Read More(1997) Kweisi Mfume, “A Shining and Powerful Dream”
On January 21, President Barack Hussein Obama was inaugurated as President of the United States, beginning his second term in office. His inauguration address appears below. Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, Members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time … Read More(2013) President Barack Obama, Second Inaugural Address
THE MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE (MCRI), PROPOSAL 2, AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION (2006) ARTICLE I, SECTION 26: Civil Rights. 1. The University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and any other public college or university, community college, or school district shall not … Read More(2006) The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative
CHAPTER 248 KANSAS ACT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AN ACT prohibiting discriminatory employment practices and policies based upon race, color, religion, or country of ancestral origin; providing for a commission on civil rights, providing for the enforcement of the provisions of this act, defining certain words and … Read More(1961) Kansas Fair Employment Practices Act
