Frederick Douglass Honored With Capitol Statue

06/19/2013

Leaders hail Frederick Douglass' legacy.

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03:13

Medgar Evers Receives a Martyr's Memorial

A host of dignitaries were on hand to commemorate the life of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers.
06/07/2013
04:41

President's Weekly Address: Commonsense Immigration Reform

President Obama urges lawmakers to act quickly to pass an immigration reform bill.
06/10/2013
01:18

Trayvon's Father Speaks Ahead of Zimmerman Jury Selection

The Martin family wants the community to remain peaceful as the trial begins.
06/10/2013
02:01

Obama Observes Equal Pay Act

President Obama marks the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, which abolishes wage discrimination based on gender.
06/10/2013
01:19

Mikey Garcia, Inside the Ring

The featherweight champion prepares for a showdown with contender Juan Manuel Lopez.
06/11/2013
06:06

Reflections From Myrlie Evers-Williams

The civil rights matriarch reveals what her late husband, Medgar Evers, would say about the civil rights landscape of today.
06/13/2013
08:21

White House Fathers Find Time for Family

These Obama administration employees manage hectic schedules but always take care of home.
06/14/2013
03:23

President's Weekly Address: Celebrating Father's Day Weekend

President Obama discusses Father's Day and says nothing substitutes for the love and support of a parent's presence.
06/17/2013
04:41

Slaying Self-Doubt in the Face of Accomplishment

Author Joyce M. Roche discusses her new book 'The Empress Has No Clothes.'
06/19/2013
05:04

South Africans' and African-Americans' Shared Struggle

South Africa's celebration of their June 16 student uprising coincides with African-Americans' celebration of Juneteenth.
06/19/2013
01:27

Frederick Douglass Honored With Capitol Statue

Revered slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass stands tall once again with a new statue at the U.S. Capitol.
06/19/2013
06:02

The Sequester Trickle Down: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

Outspoken lawmaker Eleanor Holmes Norton expresses frustration over automatic cuts that have hurt her district.
06/21/2013
03:17

President's Weekly Address: Time for Congress to Pass Immigration Reform

President Obama discusses the bipartisan legislation that would fix the immigration system.
06/24/2013
02:55

Trayvon's Mother: "Pray for Me and My Family"

Trayvon Martin's parents and family lawyer Benjamin Crump speak about the evidence in George Zimmerman's trial.
06/24/2013
03:11

Vice President Biden Speaks on the Voting Rights Act

Vice President Joe Biden discussed the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate a core provision of the Voting Rights Act.
06/25/2013
01:30

Rev. Sharpton Discusses Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision

The outspoken activist believes the Supreme Court failed to act.
06/25/2013
04:07

Black Lawmakers Blast Voting Rights Decision

The Congressional Black Caucus expresses disappointment after the Supreme Court strikes a key provision in the Voting Rights Act.
06/25/2013
03:04

Why the President's Africa Trip Means So Much

President Obama's three-country tour gives him a chance to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations.
06/26/2013
12:38

President Obama Meets With Judicial Leaders in Senegal

Obama discusses Senegal's rule of law with regional judicial leaders.
06/27/2013
02:47

Preview of the President's Trip to Africa

Check out a preview of the first family's trip to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania.
06/28/2013
04:15

President's Weekly Address: Confronting Climate Change

President Obama discusses his plan to protect the U.S. from the impacts of climate change.
07/01/2013
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