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Details: Written by George E. Curry, Keynote Speaker; Published: 12 December 2007

Think what you will of LaSalle Parish District Attorney Reed Walters, he has done a masterful job…

Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman, Child Watch; Published: 12 December 2007

Augustus F. "Gus" Hawkins was a legislator, an advocate for children and working…

Details: Written by Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League.; Published: 12 December 2007

At a young age, Taneka Davis knew just how hard life could be. At just 15 years of age, she was…

Details: Written by Harry C. Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; Published: 12 December 2007

After thoroughly studying the present crowd of presidential candidates, Republican and Democrat, I…

Details: Written by Wendy Mass, Author of Six Books for Young Readers; Published: 12 December 2007

The books we read as children have the power to change us. They transport us to faraway places, and…

Details: Written by George E. Curry, Keynote Speaker; Published: 05 December 2007

As one who has written extensively on disparities in the criminal justice system, I am familiar…

Details: Written by The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbowpush Caolition; Published: 05 December 2007

Can Democrats inherit the votes that they need simply because they are not Republicans? You might…

about-poverty

Details: Written by Rhonda Soto of Class Action; Published: 05 December 2007

African Americans have broken two new barriers, according to the Pew Charitable Trust Economic…

Details: Written by Harry C. Alford of the National Black Chamber of Commerce; Published: 05 December 2007

That is a very important question to raise about someone who is seeking to become the president of…

about-justice

Details: Written by Marian Wright Edelman, Child Watch; Published: 05 December 2007

Although she had no prior criminal record, 14-year-old Shaquanda Cotton was sentenced in 2006 to up…

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