Civil Rights
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Hollaback and Restore Project, restoring felons' rights
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An effort is underway in the Waynesboro area to find nonviolent felons who are eligible to have their voting and civil rights restored.
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Jackie Robinson movie, '42,' looks at baseball and race in America
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Monday will mark 66 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier. And it’s being showcased in a Hollywood way today with the new movie “42.”
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Carl Snowden, civil rights leader, busted for trace of pot while suing indicted county executive
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As longtime Maryland civil rights leader Carl Snowden pursues a planned lawsuit against recently indicted Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold, he was charged Friday with marijuana possession.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Vigil marks 44th anniversary of MLK's assassination
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A day-long vigil Wednesday at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall marks the 44th anniversary of Dr. King Jr.’s assassination.
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Sharpton to lead rally, march to new MLK Memorial
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The Rev. Al Sharpton and other labor, education and civil rights leaders are holding a rally and march this weekend to the newly opened Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
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Malcolm Lateff Shabazz, Malcolm X grandson to speak at Md. birthday event
CommentThe only grandson of Malcolm X will speak at a statewide birthday celebration for the civil rights activist.
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Freedom riders retrace daring route to Civil Rights Act
CommentFifty years ago, one of the most important moments in civil rights history began on the streets of D.C. with the daring and historic freedom rides in protest of segregation.
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