|
|
Obama says he opposes slavery reparations, apology
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some black groups and leaders.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:US Election 2008 African-American Slavery Source:(AP)
2008-08-02
House formally apologizes for slavery and Jim Crow
WASHINGTON - The House on Tuesday issued an unprecedented apology to black Americans for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors who suffered under slavery and Jim Crow segregation laws.
People:Charles Rangel Activities:African-American Slavery 110th Congress Source:(AP)
2008-07-29
McCain backs ban on affirmative action in Arizona
CHICAGO - Presidential candidate John McCain on Sunday endorsed a proposal to ban affirmative action programs in his home state, a policy that Democratic rival Barack Obama called a disappointing embrace of divisive tactics.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 African-American Slavery Source:(AP)
2008-07-27
Jury: Black neighborhood was denied water service
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Residents of a mostly black neighborhood in rural Ohio were awarded nearly $11 million Thursday by a federal jury that found local authorities denied them public water service for decades out of racial discrimination.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-07-11
Black Americans on long road to political equality
ATLANTA (Reuters) - For black Americans, the road to political inclusion that has allowed Democratic candidate Barack Obama to make a serious bid for the White House has been long and difficult.
Nations:U.S. People:Al Sharpton Cynthia McKinney Jesse Jackson Barack Obama Abraham Lincoln Activities:African-American Slavery U.S. Civil Rights Movement Vietnam War
2008-06-30
| Headlines |
|
Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100
|
|
|
Sex Discrimination
