Hilary Shelton

Civil Rights Leaders Want Action on Voting Rights Amendment Act

Leaders call on Congress to push the legislation forward.
05/15/2014

Obama Makes Moral and Economic Case to Extend Unemployment Insurance

President calls for extension of unemployment insurance.
01/07/2014
Filibuster This

Civil Rights Groups Slam GOP Blockade of Black and Female Nominees

Black leaders angry Obama nominees not moving forward.
11/19/2013
Do Something

Trayvon Martin's Mother Urges Change in "Stand Your Ground" Laws

Fulton testifies on impact of the laws at Senate hearing.
10/29/2013
March on Washington

Republican Party Celebrates King and the March on Washington

Liberals and Republicans commemorate King's dream together.
08/27/2013
No Brainers - If Democrats and Republicans can agree on just one thing, it's that the this year's presidential election is going to be a squeaker and Americans will likely decide the winner based on their confidence in him to fix the economy. If the election were held now, Obama would win by 49 to 46 percent, an ABC News/Washington Post poll finds. But when it comes to handling the economy, the two candidates are tied at 47 percent.  (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Obama Joins the Voting Rights Rumble

The president meets with leaders on Voting Rights Act fix.
07/29/2013
Voters Get the Jump on Election Day

Can the GOP Win Over African-American Voters?

Republican Party hopes its message resonates with Blacks.
06/19/2013

Obama Calls on Americans to "Do the Right Thing" on Gun Control

African-American leaders applaud the president's plan.
01/16/2013

Black Ministers Engage in Lively Same-Sex Marriage Debate

Clergy remain sharply divided over same-sex unions.
06/01/2012
Full Disclosure

NAACP Gives Congress Failing Grade

The report card highlighted congressional voting patterns.
04/18/2012